Some western Massachusetts farmers say the apple bounty is so good this year they're giving away thousands of pounds of the fruit. That's in stark contrast to last year, when a late frost decimated local apple crops. Leslie Harris of Quon-Quont Farm…
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by: Kayleigh ThomasPosted: Sep 24, 2024 / 10:32 PM EDTUpdated: Sep 25, 2024 / 08:42 AM EDT SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – There are over 98,000 food-insecure people in western Massachusetts. In Springfield, volunteers at Rachel’s Table were recognized and appreciated for their work…
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HOLYOKE — The new Holyoke Community College (HCC) food pantry is more than four times the size of the old one. More than that, it is now just steps away from the HCC Campus Center and cafeteria. “This new location feels…
Volunteers at the Performance Food Group Expo 2024 collecting a large amount of food to be donated! Dear friends and family of RTWM, Volunteers are our superpower. In my entire professional life, I have never experienced a more dedicated, skilled…
Teens with Boomer at Outrun Hunger 2024 Teens Making a Difference By Sarah Bate At Rachel's Table, our commitment to teen volunteers goes beyond service—it's about investing in the future. By training and empowering the next generation, we're not just…
Positive Impacts of Volunteering on Health and Wellness By: Chana Laila At Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts (RTWM), we have an incredible community of dedicated and hard-working volunteers that make a real difference in addressing food insecurity in our community…
Ascentria Team at Outrun Hunger 2024 It Takes A Team! Getting Your Workplace Involved in Combatting Hunger By Cara Michelle Silverberg and Kathy Henry When it comes to addressing hunger, the adage “many hands make light work” rings true. We have…