Walk for Hunger

554,000 in Massachusetts Struggle to Put Food on the Table

By Project Bread - 11/20/09 - 12:33 pm

Project Bread, the state’s leading antihunger organization, released numbers from its upcoming annual status report on hunger in the Commonwealth. The disquieting trends described in this report, caused by high unemployment, point to 554,000 people in the Commonwealth struggling with hunger. Food insecurity has found its way into middle class suburbs and has driven low-income people further into crisis. The report argues for a public health approach and asks that the state continue to bring systemic solutions to scale — especially healthy school and summer food programs for kids.

New Study Proves Kids Like Eating Healthy Food

By Project Bread - 11/18/09 - 12:45 pm

Think your kids won’t eat healthy foods? Think again. A preliminary report of the Chefs in Schools Initiative by the Harvard School of Public Health, funded by Project Bread, proves that kids not only like healthy school meals, but actually eat more of the healthy foods than they would if they were eating a traditional school meal.

Strike Out Hunger

By Project Bread - 10/13/09 - 4:42 pm

Spare some time to Strike Out Hunger with Project Bread! Today, local families are struggling now more than ever to put food on the table. Make a difference while having a good time at Project Bread’s bowl-a-thon event on Monday, November 9, from 6–10 P.M. at Lucky Strike Lanes/Jillian’s in Boston. The money raised will help ensure that your neighbors in Massachusetts have enough to eat in the tough winter months ahead. For more information or to start a team visit www.projectbread.org/bowlathon.

Boston Assistance Agencies receive $737,278 from Project Bread to Relieve Hunger in Tough Times

By Project Bread - 10/5/09 - 3:56 pm

Percussion Sensation STOMP Partners with Project Bread to STOMP Out Hunger!

A large gift of funds has been awarded to Boston-area hunger relief agencies to support their work throughout the long winter ahead. Project Bread, the state’s leading antihunger organization, distributed $616,825 to 91 emergency food services as part of its annual Appreciation and Grant Award Ceremony at the Colonnade Hotel Boston last night.

Green Mountain Coffee Steps Forward with $25,000 for Walk for Hunger

By Project Bread - 4/9/09 - 9:40 am

Despite Economic Instability, Sponsorship Support Remains Strong for Project Bread's Walk

The need is greater than ever

By Project Bread - 4/7/09 - 12:37 pm

2009 Walk for Hunger on Sunday, May 3

In the midst of the steepest economic downturn in fifty years, Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger on Sunday, May 3, takes on urgent meaning for those struggling to put food on the table. “We have never needed it more,” says Ellen Parker, the executive director of Project Bread, the state’s leading antihunger organization. “This year, we’re asking everyone to do something to help. Every dollar, every mile, and every volunteer hour counts.”

Boston most generous city when raising funds for hungry

By Project Bread - 3/13/09 - 10:52 am

Boston Residents Nourish Food Programs through Walk for Hunger

Boston was named “most generous city” by Project Bread, the state’s leading antihunger organization, for its contribution of 4,000 Walkers and nearly a half million dollars to fight hunger through the annual Walk for Hunger.

This effort allowed Project Bread to contribute $648,000 to 92 area food programs and a total of $909,559 to these and other hunger prevention programs that are helping hungry families in Boston cope with the economic crisis right now.

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Hunger: No one should face it alone

By Project Bread - 3/5/09 - 10:24 am

Register for The Walk for Hunger, May 3

The demand for emergency food has never been greater. Pantries and meal programs supported by Project Bread, Massachusetts’ leading antihunger organization, have never been more crucial. And The Walk for Hunger, Project Bread’s annual fundraiser, has never been timelier. On May 3, thousands of people will come to Boston for the 20-mile pledge walk to raise money during the 41st Walk for Hunger. Every dollar, every mile, and every volunteer hour counts for our neighbors in need. Registration is now open to participate.

Project Bread Awards $15,600 to Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. - Child Care Choices of Boston

By Project Bread - 11/21/08 - 12:05 pm

EAST BOSTON — Struggling families and elders have support to help them obtain food stamp benefits in this tough economy. Project Bread, the state’s leading antihunger organization, has granted $15,600 to Action for Boston Community Development – Child Care Choices of Boston (ABCD), a community-based organization providing over 6,000 low-income families with access to child care. The grant enables ABCD to help more families take advantage of the federal Food Stamp Program.

Project Bread Awards $15,600 to the Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee

By Project Bread - 11/20/08 - 12:01 pm

November 20, 2008 — EAST BOSTON — Struggling families and elders have support to help them obtain food stamp benefits in this tough economy. Project Bread, the state’s leading antihunger organization, has granted $15,600 to the Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC), a community-based organization offering advocacy assistance for individuals and families who are or may be eligible for federal or state benefits. The grant enables the CEOC to help more families take advantage of the federal Food Stamp Program.

Project Bread Awards $15,600 to AVANCE, Inc.

By Project Bread - 11/20/08 - 11:56 am

November 20, 2008 — EAST BOSTON — Struggling families and elders have support to help them obtain food stamp benefits in this tough economy. Project Bread, the state’s leading antihunger organization, has granted $15,600 to AVANCE, Inc., a community-based organization serving the Latino population in East Boston. The grant enables AVANCE, Inc. to help more families take advantage of the federal Food Stamp Program. The money is part of $229,800 total funding Project Bread recently granted to 18 community organizations to promote food stamp enrollment throughout the state.

Project Bread Awards $30,600 to the American Red Cross

By Project Bread - 11/20/08 - 11:49 am

November 20, 2008 — EAST BOSTON — Struggling families and elders have support to help them obtain food stamp benefits in this tough economy. Project Bread, the state’s leading antihunger organization, has granted $30,600 to the American Red Cross, a community-based organization serving 300,000 people across 127 cities and towns in eastern Massachusetts. The grant enables the American Red Cross to help more families take advantage of the federal Food Stamp Program.

Project Bread awards $15,600 to Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc

By Project Bread - 11/19/08 - 11:30 am

November 19, 2008 — EAST BOSTON — Struggling families and elders have support to help them obtain food stamp benefits in this tough economy. Project Bread, the state’s leading antihunger organization, has granted $15,600 to Quincy Community Action Programs (QCAP), a community-based organization serving Quincy, Weymouth, and surrounding South Shore communities. The grant enables QCAP to help more families take advantage of the federal Food Stamp Program.