FOR IMAGES AND MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Jodi Falk, Executive Director, Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusettsjfalk@feedwma.org Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts partners with the Big E to bring food to the hungry Although The Big E closed for the season on…
FOR IMAGES AND MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Jodi Falk, Executive Director jfalk@feedwma.org Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts Seeks to Replenish Hampshire County As 1 in 3 people experience food insecurity, the new nonprofit partners with local farms and businesses for…
Rachel’s Table has been addressing food insecurity in Western Massachusetts for 30 years, but this summer the program that rescues food and puts in the hands of those who need it underwent a major change. Long a program of the…
Published: Sep. 21, 2023, 8:30 a.m. Once again this year the local food rescue organization, Rachel’s Table, is asking for volunteers to join them in gleaning for food. Gleaning is an old word that appears in the bible and describes the practice…
Painting of Pomegranate and Shofars by Cindy Lutz Kornet Click here to view the full Quarterly Newsletter September 2023 I am writing as the Executive Director of Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts, whereas previously I was the Director of Rachel’s…
Gleaning goes international! Adventures in Gleaning by Sarah Bluestein, Gleaning Assistant Click here to view the Quarterly Newsletter September 2023 We kicked off this year’s gleaning program with an orientation for our volunteer glean team leaders – eight people representing…
Two Gleaners demonstrating the value of partnership. Food Security Now and into the Future: Our Partnership with Amherst Survival Center Click here to view the Quarterly Newsletter September 2023 Jodi Falk, Executive Director of Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts, recently…
Photo from Brookfield Farm Essential to Life! Q&A with Brookfield Farm's Kerry Taylor Click here to view the Quarterly Newsletter September 2023 Brookfield Farm, a non-profit in Amherst, has stepped up this year with bi-weekly donations of produce as well…
Supporting and Nurturing Local Farms by Cara Michelle Silverberg, Director of Intercultural Learning & Land-Based Programs Click here to View the Quarterly Newsletter September 2023 Setting The Context: Small-scale farmers are at the forefront of our food systems, offering nourishing,…
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