Food Bank of Western Massachusetts

Non-profit OrganizationsMassachusetts, United States51-200 Employees

The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts is a regional nonprofit focused on ending hunger across Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties. Founded in 1982, it distributes healthy and culturally appropriate food directly through its Mobile Food Bank and Brown Bag: Food for Elders programs and through a network of more than 169 member pantries, meal sites, and shelters. This network serves individuals, families, seniors, children, and people with disabilities, including veterans, enabling access to food and related supports. The organization is based in Chicopee, Massachusetts, with operations centered around a facility at 25 Carew Street.

In addition to direct distribution, it engages in public education and advocacy to reduce systemic barriers to food security. A notable recent development is the opening of its new facility at 25 Carew Street and the addition of two community members to its board of directors in January 2026. The group collaborates with partner organizations and community groups to stock and support pantries, meal sites, and shelters across four counties. It is part of the broader non-profit hunger-relief sector and emphasizes providing healthy, culturally responsive food to diverse populations.

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