At Food For Free, we believe that food is love, and good food is one of the best ways to show someone that we care about them. This is why we prioritize healthy food options when bridging the gap between waste and want in today’s community food system. 

Fortunately for us, we have an amazing network of dedicated partners helping us get one step closer to a more equitable plate on everyone’s dinner table.

Recently, Food For Free was the recipient of 400 lbs of grass-fed beef thanks to Farmers To You!

We were thrilled to chat with Farmers to You to learn more about what this donation meant for them:

What does working with Food For Free mean for you and your organization? 

“Farmers To You is on a mission to change the food system for the better by reconnecting families and farmers—and ensuring that everyone in our community has access to fresh, local food. 

We can’t do this work alone; we rely on our food access partners to get our farmers’ food in the hands of those in our community facing food insecurity. 

Food For Free, in particular, provides a critical link to individuals and families facing food insecurity in the greater Boston area. Their network and logistical expertise have allowed us to redistribute hundreds of pounds of nutritious grass-fed beef, supporting both our partner farmers and Boston-area families.”

Why is access to healthy, fresh, and delicious local food so important for everyone in our community?

“Local food is a celebration of place, community, and interdependence—but in the current food system, access to this kind of food is a privilege enjoyed by the relative few. 

We envision and are building into a future where access to local food is a right and communities have the power to shape their food systems. We are so grateful to partner with Food For Free, who we feel shares this vision and is working so hard to bring it into reality in Boston.”

We look forward to distributing this meat through our Healthy Eats Home Delivery program. This program is critical and brings boxes of fresh groceries, including meat, dairy, and fresh produce, to the homes of around 400 housebound clients in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 

Thank you, Farmers To You! We can’t do this without you. 

Food For Free relies on the community’s generosity for our programs to continue getting food to those in need. This includes our local restaurants, supermarkets, farms, and more. 

If you’re interested in making a bulk donation of food for our programs, reach out to operations@foodforfree.org and our team will be in touch!