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…
(Mass Appeal) – As of July 1st, Rachel’s Table is now Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts. A new non-profit aimed at reducing food waste and alleviating hunger throughout Western Mass beyond just Hampshire County. A lot of positive benefits have…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of households in Massachusetts experiencing hunger doubled, to 16.8%; afterward, as COVID crisis funding vanished and food prices rose, a local food justice program in the state is increasing the quantity and quality of…
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – As part of their fight against food insecurity, Rachel’s Table is now serving Hampshire County. The food rescue in Hampshire County has more than doubled to about 6,700 hundred meals since they expanded operations. more
SPRINGFIELD — The Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts has begun a rebranding effort, unveiling a new program and fundraiser this year and spinning off the organization’s long-running Rachel’s Table program to become an independent entity. The federation’s board of trustees…
NORTHAMPTON — The Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts has begun a rebranding effort, unveiling a new program and fundraising event this year and spinning off the organization’s long-running Rachel’s Table program to become an independent entity. The federation’s board of…
Rachel’s Table celebrates 30 years of hunger relief HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Celebrating 30 years of fighting hunger in western Massachusetts Tuesday night. It was a show of support for Rachel’s Table at the Log Cabin, for the organization’s Bountiful…
Bountiful Bowls June 13: Rachel’s Table, a program of the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts, will hold its biennial fundraiser, Bountiful Bowls, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. The evening will celebrate the organization’s 30…
Rachel’s Table’s Bountiful Bowls 30-year Birthday Bash (Mass Appeal) – Rachel’s Table is celebrating 30 years! And you’re invited to Bountiful Bowls Birthday Bath. Here with all the details is Jodi Falk, Director of Rachel’s Table. more