Click here to view the full Jan 2024 Newsletter Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts sat down with Jaimie Waterman (Nutrition Coordinator) and Jason Reed (Executive Director) of the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee to learn more about the roots…
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,…
Reflect, Respond, Re-imagine First, a happy new year to each and every one of you! You each make a difference to us – and together, we make a difference in our world! Transitioning from one calendar year to the next…
Gleaning and Growing Gardens Rachel’s Table recently received a three-year federal grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for more than $300,000. Part of the USDA’s Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) program, this grant will support further growth of…
Our new van! This fall, Rachel’s Table held a ribbon-cutting for its new refrigerated van, a game-changing acquisition made possible by Senator Eric Lesser and Representative Brian Ashe, among others. Senator Adam Gomez helped secure funding for FY23 to help…
Woman of Impact 2022 Jodi Falk, Rachel’s Table’s Director, was recently honored with BusinessWest’s Women of Impact Class of 2022 Award. This award goes to honor women who have the authority and power to move the needle in their business,…