Project Bread

🎉 Get pumped for the Walk with a virtual Walk for Hunger Pep Rally that highlights your impact! This celebration will take place on April 10, 6-6:45pm. Hosted by Project Bread President & CEO Erin McAleer, our pep rally will feature powerful stories from our program teams. Their firsthand experiences will highlight the real impact of your participation in the Walk for Hunger and inspire you as you gear up for this year’s event. You don’t need to be registered for The Walk for Hunger to join this event. Come find out what the Walk is all about and the impact you’re making by participating and fundraising! Register: https://lnkd.in/egWYxjC3 #walkforhunger #wfh25

Srikanth (Sri) Akkineni from Acton might only be in middle school, but he’s already making a significant impact in the fight against food insecurity. Sri runs his apparel business Joombi and donates earnings to mission-driven organizations, including Project Bread. “Many charities donate and help but what makes Project Bread interesting to me is the impact they make through legislative change,” Sri shares. “When I learned of how Project Bread helped push the free school lunches bill to pass, that was great! These values are what I believe in and what Joombi stands for — helping people, being resourceful, and giving back to the community.” Get the story: https://lnkd.in/emkrRFSz

Join The Commonwealth by April 15! The Commonwealth is a fundraising program that invites Project Bread's anti-hunger partners to use The Walk for Hunger as a platform to raise funds for their initiatives. We encourage any anti-hunger program to form a team for The Walk for Hunger and retain 60% of the funds you raise for your mission! We also welcome schools to raise money for their initiatives, including gardens, backpack programs, Summer Eats, school meal equipment, on-site pantries, and more. Last year, The Commonwealth teams raised over $250,000. Tag an organization or program in the comments or share this post to help spread the word! Submit your enrollment form: https://lnkd.in/e_cabN8W

The USDA has canceled $3.3 million in food intended for delivery to Massachusetts food banks through The Emergency Food Assistance Program. Nearly $2.3 million, which equals around 105,000 cases of food, was designated for the Greater Boston Food Bank. In Massachusetts, one in five households struggles to put food on the table. Food banks, SNAP, and Farm to School grants face threats from the Trump administration. We're disappointed that our current administration continues to attack food assistance programs that support our most vulnerable populations. We'll continue to fight against these harmful policies and advocate for everyone in Massachusetts’ right to access and afford food with dignity. https://lnkd.in/e9_g8vXg

Join us for a virtual meeting with Senator Edward J. Markey on March 26 at 5pm about the importance of protecting SNAP and food security benefits for people in MA! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn more and get involved in advocacy. We’re co-hosting this webinar with Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, The Greater Boston Food Bank, Worcester County Food Bank, Massachusetts Food System Collaborative, and Merrimack Valley Food Bank, Inc. Learn more and register ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/guAJgMMB

We’re excited to share that Project Bread received a Sincere Foundation grant! We’d like to thank the Foundation for recognizing our work to fight hunger. With this generous grant, Sincere Foundation directly supports our mission and impact in the community. In their latest round of funding, Sincere Foundation awarded grants to 14 Massachusetts nonprofit organizations that address basic needs — food security, housing stability, and safe spaces. We’re honored to be recognized. Learn more about our work at projectbread.org and Sincere Corporation at www.sincere.com.

Last year's Walk for Hunger was a memorable experience for many, including Kathleen Chiong, a Boston Public School teacher and advocate for food security. Leading her team, Campassion — comprised of campers from grades 2-4 and their families — she helped raise over $2,400 for this vital cause. We're excited to see Team Campassion back at the Common this year, ready to make an impact once again! Kathleen's commitment extends beyond the Walk as she hosts donation drives for local food organizations like Charlestown’s Community Fridge and “Harvest on the Vine.” Her passion is also featured in her upcoming book, “Spotlight on Nonprofits: Massachusetts,” which includes a chapter on Project Bread. For those seeking inspiration for their own fundraising efforts, take a note from Kathleen: “It's nothing short of magical seeing my kids excited to engage with the community of Boston. The Walk for Hunger gives them the rare opportunity to make a difference alongside adults." Feeling inspired to fight hunger while having fun? Register for free at give.projectbread.org/walk! #WalkforHunger #WFH25

Since the fall I've had the privilege of driving forward the most inclusive process (yet) to establish Project Bread's state legislative agenda for 2025-2026. Today, I'm thrilled to share it with the world. https://lnkd.in/e-FDXxc4 Massachusetts friends, help us pass these bills!

Students at Clark Avenue Middle School are treated to fresh breakfasts, starting their mornings on a nutritious and delicious note. Christine Follis, Clark Avenue Cafeteria Manager, and Griselda Velazquez, Clark Avenue Cafeteria Staff, reflect on what they love about their work to feed kids and why serving fresh, handmade food is essential. Read about how Project Bread supports the incredible work of schools across Massachusetts in serving breakfast ➡️ https://lnkd.in/epAE9QGp #schoolmeals #schoolbreakfast

🌟 Happy Women's History Month! Erin McAleer, President and CEO of Project Bread, was featured in this spotlight on women leaders. “Every day, I find inspiration in the remarkable stories of individuals and families whose lives are transformed by Project Bread’s nutrition resources, and it’s this realization that fuels my commitment to being my best self," Erin shares. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gMdUi3ps