Food Bank of Western Massachusetts

Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Together, we end hunger. www.foodbankwma.org

A member of the Feeding America network.
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Since 1982, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has been a community partner to end hunger. We provide healthy and culturally responsive food directly through our Mobile Food Bank and Brown Bag: Food for Elders sites and through the 169+ member food assistance network in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties. These independent pantries, meal sites, and shelters are on the front l

ines, providing food and other resources to individuals, families, seniors, children, and people with disabilities, including veterans, so they may lead healthy and meaningful lives. The Food Bank partners on public education and advocacy to eliminate systemic barriers to food security, operating with the belief that everyone has a right to healthy food.

06/12/2026

We know that applying for SNAP can feel confusing or a bit overwhelming, especially with recent changes to the program. But it’s important to know this: SNAP is still a vital program that provides funds to purchase food.

Our team at the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts is here to help you navigate the SNAP Program whether you need to apply, have questions about your case, or would like a second opinion about the status of your application.

We can screen you for eligibility and answer any questions you may have. Then, if interested we’ll submit an application for you over the phone. You can reach us at our SNAP referral number, 413-992-6204, or send us a message online.

You can find our online form here: https://www.foodbankwma.org/snap-referral/

SNAP helps individuals and families afford the food they need, and we’re here to make accessing it as simple as possible. 🙂

Have you ever volunteered at a farm before? 🌱If not, the Food Bank Farm is a pretty great place to staaarrrttt. 😁 Shifts...
06/11/2026

Have you ever volunteered at a farm before? 🌱

If not, the Food Bank Farm is a pretty great place to staaarrrttt. 😁 Shifts are open every week throughout the summer and it's a genuinely fun way to spend a few hours outside doing something that directly supports food access across Western Massachusetts.

Every shift is an opportunity to get your hands dirty and work towards farming real produce that gets distributed to the communities around you. Lee, our Farm Manager, and the rest of the crew out there make it easy to jump in no matter your experience level too.

Sign up for a shift at foodbankwma.org/get-involved/volunteer/ and come see what it's all about! 🌿

🚨 Today is the Northeast Day of Action, and orgs and advocates across the Northeast are calling on senators to support a...
06/10/2026

🚨 Today is the Northeast Day of Action, and orgs and advocates across the Northeast are calling on senators to support a stronger Farm Bill. Make sure you join us!

Here's where things stand right now. Last year, Congress passed the largest cut to SNAP in the program's history, stripping $187 billion from a program that feeds 38 million Americans. The House Farm Bill passed in May did nothing to reverse it either. Now the Senate is writing their own version, and it's absolutely crucial that it protects and strengthens SNAP.

We're asking senators to fully restore SNAP funding, reinstate exemptions for vulnerable participants facing work related time limits, and shield states from being forced to cover millions in new costs. SNAP is the most effective anti-hunger program in the country and too many people depend on it for us to just stand by!

It only takes a few minutes to take action with us today. Visit our advocacy platform at https://www.foodbankwma.org/advocacy/action/?vvsrc=%2fCampaigns%2f137950%2fRespond for everything you need to understand the issues and reach out to your senators. Also, we've just incorporated new SMS alerts! If you'd like future advocacy alerts sent straight to your phone, text foodbankwma to 50457.

Consider sharing this message today to spread the word so everyone can take action together! 🤝

We're so excited to welcome back Nourse Farms as a sponsor/vendor at this year's Will Bike 4 Food! 🍓Nourse Farms has bee...
06/09/2026

We're so excited to welcome back Nourse Farms as a sponsor/vendor at this year's Will Bike 4 Food! 🍓

Nourse Farms has been with us for a while now and we always love the chance to shout out a local farm that shows up for our community the way they do. If you've been to WB4F before, you already know how great it is to have them out there with us. 🙂 Look at their team shirts!

And as we kick off our June monthly raffle, Nourse Farms is also this month's prize sponsor! Each month leading up WB4F, for every $100 raised, registered participants are entered to win a prize. This month TWO winners will each receive a Nourse Farms prize bundle valued at $50, including a strawberry bag, a Nourse Farms baseball hat, a $25 gift card, and more Nourse Farms goodies! 🎉

If you're already signed up, get your fundraising going and get yourself in the running. And if you haven't registered yet, sign up at www.willbike4food.org and join us!

Will Bike 4 Food is presented by Stop & Shop.

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 10th!! 📅Organizations and advocates across the Northeast are coming together for...
06/08/2026

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 10th!! 📅

Organizations and advocates across the Northeast are coming together for the Northeast Day of Action to call on senators to support a Farm Bill that protects and strengthens SNAP. Congress already passed the largest cut to SNAP in the program's history, and the Senate Farm Bill is our chance to push back.

Stay tuned, we'll have everything you need on Wednesday to take action and make your voice heard. In the meantime, spread the word! 📢

06/05/2026

We sat down with the longest tenured employee at the Food Bank, and we're so excited to share her story! 💚

Shirley DelRio is our Director of Food Operations, but that title only tells part of the story. Over 25 years she's worn so many different hats here, and today she's the person who keeps our warehouse running, connects with our partner agencies, and oversees our whole facility. Honestly, there might not be anyone who knows the Food Bank better than Shirley.

It was really special to sit down with her, hear about the journey she's had throughout her time at the Food Bank, and learn why she keeps showing up and leading our team the way she does. We hope you enjoy getting to know her as much as we did.

Thank you for sitting down with us, Shirley, and thank you for everything you do! 🙏

Are we there yet?? Join us for the 4th annual WMTAN Transportation Forum on Friday, June 12th and let's talk about it! 🚌...
06/05/2026

Are we there yet?? Join us for the 4th annual WMTAN Transportation Forum on Friday, June 12th and let's talk about it! 🚌

The Western Massachusetts Transportation Advocacy Network is bringing everyone together at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley for a full day of guest speakers, morning and afternoon panels, and networking around transit access and the gaps our region is still working to bridge. Whether you're a community member, advocate, or organization doing this work, this is a space for you. Breakfast and lunch provided too.😁

Getting around affects everything, from work and school to healthcare and putting food on the table. So come be part of the conversation. Register at the link below!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCLBaxsnTDGSpOQTuB1YoE-8W7JK_cRPuL-n6B8PmIiNJxsQ/viewform

The Food Bank Farm is in full swing and we'd love to have you out there with us this summer! Volunteer shifts are open e...
06/03/2026

The Food Bank Farm is in full swing and we'd love to have you out there with us this summer!

Volunteer shifts are open every week and no two are quite the same. One week you might be working alongside Lee, our Farm Manager, on a special project. Another you're transplanting or getting your hands in the soil with seedlings. It's the kind of work that feels good to do, and the people who show up make it even better.

Join us on the farm this summer by signing up for a shift at foodbankwma.org/get-involved/volunteer/ 🧑‍🌾

Happy June everyone! 💙 This is the complete calendar for June's Mobile Food Bank schedule throughout all four counties o...
06/01/2026

Happy June everyone! 💙 This is the complete calendar for June's Mobile Food Bank schedule throughout all four counties of Western Massachusetts. You can also see the full list of each Mobile Food Bank's location and date on our website https://www.foodbankwma.org/get-help/mobile-food-bank/ - We also encourage everyone to share this post because it may help someone you know, thank you! 💚

Remember: everyone is welcome to visit a Mobile Food Bank and get free groceries regardless of other services you might receive. We have an automated phone line to check if a Mobile Food Bank or Brown Bag is canceled due to weather, the number is: (413)-419-0079.

Address

25 Carew Street
Chicopee, MA
01020

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14132479738

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