MBK Volunteers at the Food Bank of Western Mass
Since 1982, The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has been feeding our neighbors in need and leading the community to end hunger. They distribute food to our members in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire counties.
On August 14, 2026, team leaders Carolyn Bourgoin and Fran Murphy, organized a group of professionals from MBK to assist the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. They helped sort and organize frozen meat and conduct quality-control checks before it was distributed to the various food pantries served by the organization. Items that did not pass quality-control checks were donated to a local zoo for use in animal meals, ensuring that no food went to waste. Congratulations to Carolyn Bourgoin, Fran Murphy, Edmund Keyes III, Ryan Sabin, Chelsea Russell, Cheryl Fitzgerald, JoLynn Wells, and Katrina Arona for sorting 3,400 pounds of frozen meat. You lead by example and demonstrate the importance of investing in our local communities.
About the Organization
The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts is a not-for-profit organization bringing awareness to local food insecurity. They offer a surplus of programs to the public with the goal of reducing the number of individuals who face food insecurity in Western Massachusetts. The numerous programs that are run by the organization help provide balanced meals to individuals and families along with educating those on nutritional value.
Some statistics on the Food Bank’s impact on the community (Fiscal Year 2025):
- 122,721Total People Served by County (monthly average)
- 21% Hampshire County
- 21% Berkshire County
- 10% Franklin County
- 48% Hampden County
- 15 Million Total Meals Provided by County
- 19% Hampshire County
- 17% Berkshire County
- 9% Franklin County
- 55% Hampden County
To learn more about the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and the opportunities to give back to the community, visit their website: https://www.foodbankwma.org/get-involved/home/
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