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Volunteer Spotlight: Ty Robinson and Harvard Federal Credit Union

Volunteer Spotlight: Ty Robinson and Harvard Federal Credit Union

by David Luke | Apr 23, 2025 | Corporate Partners, Just Eats, Volunteer spotlight

As we celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week, we’re honoring everyone who shows up to help us get healthy food delivered to our Greater Boston community, week after week. Today we’re delighted to introduce you to Ty Robinson, who volunteers with us regularly as part of...
Volunteer Spotlight: Somerville Public Schools Students Step Up for Their Community

Volunteer Spotlight: Somerville Public Schools Students Step Up for Their Community

by David Luke | Apr 17, 2025 | Carrot card, Just Eats, School Markets, Volunteer spotlight

Every week, a group of Somerville Public Schools students (Jackson Ardolino, Ava Marujo, Samantha Mood, and Jeremiah Thomas) rolls up their sleeves and joins us at Food For Free to pack grocery boxes for their neighbors across Eastern Massachusetts. Accompanied by...
The Hidden Struggles: How Weight Stigma and Early Hunger Shape Lifelong Health

The Hidden Struggles: How Weight Stigma and Early Hunger Shape Lifelong Health

by Jessica Cantin | Mar 5, 2025 | Just Eats, School Markets

In this Food For Thought article, I want to share something both deeply personal and important with you. This information might challenge long held beliefs you have about individuals who are overweight, or it may resonate with you personally.  It wasn’t until my...
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Greater Boston Families Fight Hunger with Food For Free

Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Greater Boston Families Fight Hunger with Food For Free

by David Luke | Feb 26, 2025 | Community, Just Eats

The production floor of Food For Free’s Packing and Distribution Center in Somerville was bustling with focused activity from neighbors helping neighbors last week Tuesday morning. There was a Just Eats grocery box-packing shift taking place, but not just any...
Food For Free & Family: A special volunteer shift on a day off from school

Food For Free & Family: A special volunteer shift on a day off from school

by David Luke | Dec 5, 2024 | All Things Food For Free, Community, Just Eats

The joy and optimism in the room was palpable as team members from Alexandria Real Estate Equities and their families joined us at Just Eats for a special family grocery box-packing volunteer shift early last month. With election day closing schools to allow for...
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Susan and Linda

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Susan and Linda

by David Luke | Apr 16, 2024 | All Things Food For Free, Just Eats, Volunteer spotlight

April is National Volunteer Month, and at Food For Free, we’re excited to celebrate the incredible individuals who dedicate their time and energy to supporting our work. Volunteers are essential to our mission to improve access to fresh, nutritious food for everyone...
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