SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – As many throughout western Massachusetts grapple with food insecurity, one organization is working to make a difference. Sunday was Rachel’s Table’s Outrun Hunger event at 9:00 a.m. at Forest Park. This Outrun Hunger brought together over…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – 1 in 3 households face food insecurity in our region, but one local organization wants to make sure there’s always food on people’s plates. Rachel’s Table will be holding its ‘Outrun Hunger’ 5k race this Sunday…
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The issues surrounding hunger and food insecurity continue to grow in our region. One local organization, Rachel’s Table, has been at the forefront of the fight against hunger for over 30 years. What started as a…
Watch here! (Mass Appeal) – The fight against hunger in our community continues as Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts hosts its annual OutRun Hunger 5K race. This one event helps the non-profit fill the bowls of those in need all…
The highlight of the evening was a ribbon-cutting ceremony, which expressed their gratitude to the small businesses that have tirelessly provided the community with culinary delights, confections, and entertainment. Proceeds from this event will help promote economic growth. Rachel’s Table…
4.24.24 The Reminder SPRINGFIELD — This May, people have the chance to walk or race around Springfield’s Forest Park, while helping to feed those in need at the Outrun Hunger 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Walk. Outrun Hunger is…
Mass Appeal 4/22/24 (Mass Appeal) – Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts’ land-based programs support food security in longer-term and earth-friendly ways. In honor of Earth Day, the non-profit is making sure people have direct access to culturally relevant food through…
4.23.24 My great-grandmother’s oak dining table has graced my kitchen ever since my parents built the house in the 1980s. Looking at it makes me happy. The table — actually, almost any table — signifies history, nourishment, family and community…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – One in three people here in western Massachusetts are food insecure, and local food banks are seeing that high need ahead of the holidays. 22News spoke with Jodi Falk, executive director of Rachel’s Table. She told us…
A traditional form of food redistribution dating to biblical times continues in western Massachusetts. Gleaning is the collection of excess foods from farms and gardens to provide to those in need. With household food insecurity on the rise, this resource…