Greater Boston Food Bank, Inc.

The Greater Boston Food Bank works to end hunger across Eastern Massachusetts, providing healthy food and resources to neighbors in need in 190 cities and towns. Its stated mission is short: End Hunger Here. People looking for help can search the food bank’s site by zip code to find food resources near them, get help applying for SNAP benefits and find answers to common questions about food assistance.

The food bank reports providing 92 million healthy meals in the past year, and it describes its partnerships as vital to its mission. Carl Howell now leads the organization as President and CEO, bringing more than two decades of leadership experience. Its work runs on donations of money, time and food, and it also awards grants to local partners, such as funding for a refrigerated van that serves households in New Bedford.

What to Know

• Volunteers can sign up for shifts at the food bank or at a local food pantry.
• Supporters can set up peer-to-peer fundraisers for birthdays, graduations and other milestones.
• Special events, including the Women Fighting Hunger Breakfast, raise awareness and funding.
• The organization publishes an annual report on its work and milestones.