Update on Somerville Weekend Backpack Distribution for March 13, 2020
It’s Friday morning. Ellenor is working with volunteers as I type this to bag up the backpack food with strict sanitary guidelines. (Ellenor is always
March 13, 2020
Category: Backpack Programs
Spring 2020 Volunteer Opportunities
Spring is almost here and Food For Free’s programs need you. We have lots of volunteer opportunities, for both individuals and small groups. Family Meals,
February 24, 2020
Volunteer Spotlight: Emily–Making good things happen
Program: Somerville Weekend Backpack Program Volunteering since: October Why do you volunteer with us and what do you enjoy about volunteering? I started volunteering with
February 21, 2020
The Twelve Days of Hunger: How longer school breaks impact families dependent upon school food programs
By Amanda Trombley, Food For Free Marketing Manager Many children are anticipating their holiday break which starts this week when school closes on Friday! Holiday
December 18, 2019
What We’re Up To: December 2019 Edition
Fall may be Food For Free’s busiest season. The Cambridge and Somerville Weekend Backpack Programs and School Markets are back in session. Our Food Rescue
December 17, 2019
How we’re helping other communities start their own Weekend Backpack Programs
You may already know that Food For Free operates two Weekend Backpack Programs in Cambridge and Somerville. What you might not know is that we
September 6, 2019
Summer is the hungriest time of year for many kids. Here’s what we’re doing to help.
When the dismissal bell rings on the last day of school most kids rejoice. In contrast, for families facing food insecurity, it’s a worrisome time
June 17, 2019
Spring into Action! How to Get Involved with Food For Free This Season
Now that it’s getting warmer, it’s the perfect time to get involved with Food For Free again! From volunteer opportunities to fundraising events, there are
March 19, 2019
What We’re Up To: Spring 2019 Edition
Food Rescue While most of the food we rescue comes from regular donors that we visit every week—or even every day—there’s something special about those
March 19, 2019
It’s Cold Outside but We’ve Got Summer on Our Minds
Summer can be the hungriest time of year for children facing food insecurity. Many students rely on free breakfast and lunch programs in their school
January 10, 2019
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