Food Link
About
Food Link is an Arlington-based nonprofit that collects surplus fresh food from grocery stores, wholesalers and farms and delivers it to community organizations serving people in need. Working seven days a week, it directs high-quality food to people rather than to waste across Greater Boston and Eastern Massachusetts. Its larger goal is a more equitable food system in which everyone has enough nourishing food and no edible food goes to waste.
The organization tailors deliveries to what each recipient agency needs and puts the choice and autonomy of those agencies and their clients first, an approach it frames around dignity. Alongside daily rescue and distribution, Food Link advocates for changes to the wider food system. In 2025 it reported rescuing about 2 million pounds of food, distributing roughly 1.7 million meals’ worth and reaching around 200,000 people.
What to Know
- Food Link works with about 130 food donors and 112 recipient agencies.
- It is a 501(c)(3) organization, so donations are tax-deductible.
- New volunteers can sign up to join its team.
- Food Link also holds events that supporters can attend.
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