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The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts is encouraging its member organizations to grab the ears of lawmakers and inform them of their needs.The first of…
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The end of 2013 also marks the end of benefits for 1.3 million long-term unemployed Americans.Checks from the federal government providing aid to those…
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A recent event in Pittsfield, Massachusetts aimed to increase the number of seniors enrolled in government funded food assistance.The Food Bank of Western…
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The Massachusetts Attorney General’s office is now encouraging legal organizations across the commonwealth in a food drive that aims to restock the…
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A group of Massachusetts based foundations and corporations have announced millions in donations to help low income people survive the winter. WAMC’s…
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As the holiday season approaches and cold weather sets in, food pantries in the region will be seeing more visitors. WAMC’s Berkshire Bureau Chief Lucas…
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Food pantries are in dire straits this summer. Programs that feed the poor are seeing rising demand, less government help and higher prices for food.…