VOTE by May 30 - Reader's Choice! The Gazette holds a vote for reader’s choice for many categories – we hope you will vote for us for your nonprofit of choice. Here's the link to Readers Choice, the Hampshire County…
The Power of One Potato: Cultivating Lasting Community Impact By Jackie Charron, Greenfield Cooperative BankEVP - Chief Banking Officer It all started with a garden tour. Last August, a few of us from Greenfield Cooperative Bank visited The Gray House garden…
Growing Our Team, Growing Our Community By Chana LailaOffice Manager & Development Assistant At Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts, growth isn’t just about numbers—it’s about nurturing relationships, deepening our impact, and building a stronger, more connected community. As we continue to…
Join Us as We Grow Together! By Jodi FalkExecutive Director, RTWM Dear friends of RTWM, Happy spring – where all things bloom and grow! At Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts, we are also growing – in our partnerships, our purpose and…
The Ripple Effects of the Rachel’s Table Teen Board By Sarah BateTeen Board and Visual Design Coordinator Since its founding in 2008, the Teen Board has been an investment in youth that continues to pay dividends. Many of today’s supporters and…
Beauty in the Unexpected: Deeping Partnerships in Hampshire & Franklin Counties By Sarah Bluestein, Community Gleaning Coordinator One of the most beautiful parts of growing a community program is the potential for connection and partnerships that could never have been planned…
ESSENtials Kosher Food Purchase Program: A Partnership in ActionBy Chana Laila Office Manager and Development Assistant At Rachel’s Table, we know that addressing hunger is a complex issue that requires thoughtful, community-driven solutions. One of the ways we’ve worked to…
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…