Rachel's Table to become stand-alone nonprofit The Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts, the leading Jewish organization in Western Massachusetts, has announced that Rachel’s Table, its signature food rescue program, will become a stand-alone nonprofit organization. The decision was formally made…
Rachel’s Table to become stand-alone nonprofit organization SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Changes are on the way for Rachel’s Table, the food rescue program that has long been a part of the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts. Rachel’s Table is now…
The Power of Partnerships How The Food Bank and Rachel’s Table are Making a Difference in Western Massachusetts. The Food Bank and Rachel’s Table, a local food rescue organization, were both founded on the belief that food is a fundamental…
Out of darkness comes light: Springfield Jewish Community Center fire illuminated community’s generosity “You can look at anyone and say: You are a part of me I don’t yet know. From there, we begin to transform the world around us,…
Franklin County businesses, nonprofits join forces for ‘Canned-Do’ food drive Food donation box located at the Greenfield Cooperative Bank's 63 Federal Street location. GREENFIELD — With hunger continuing to rise since the pandemic began, the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce,…
HAMPDEN COUNTY Tuesday is a very important day for non-profits SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Tuesday is a very important day in the lives of neighboring agencies whose work it is to help families at this time of year.Rachel’s Table, the…
Seventh grader organizes third food drive for Rachel’s Table LONGMEADOW — Bassie Baron recalls the time when most of her birthday gifts would end up being thrown away or remain on a shelf for years. After a conversation with her…
Local leaders celebrate new van, partnership for Rachel’s Table SPRINGFIELD – Rachel’s Table unveiled a new refrigerated van that will allow the organization to distribute thousands more pounds of food annually at a Nov. 15 press conference at the MGM…
HAMPDEN COUNTY Longmeadow 7th grader collects food donations LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – A student at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy in Longmeadow is collecting food to donate to Rachel’s Table. The 7th grader, Bassie Baron, has been collecting non-perishable food since her…
HAMPDEN COUNTY Longmeadow 7th grader collecting food for Rachel’s Table LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – A student at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy in Longmeadow is collecting food to donate to Rachel’s Table.The 7th grader, Bassie Baron, has been collecting non-perishable food since…