Changing of the guard: welcome to our new Executive Director Rachel Berggren
Posted on June 1, 2020
See our article in The Recorder for details The Franklin County Community Meals Program has said goodbye to its executive director of more than four years, and is welcoming a new director on Monday, June 1st. The Meals Program cannot find sufficient words with which to express our gratitude to […]
Virtual Brown Bag Drive – YMCA of Greenfield
Posted on May 27, 2020
The YMCA in Greenfield is organizing a Virtual Brown Bag Drive from Tuesday May 26th through Friday May 29th at 451 Main Street, Greenfield. Please see the above flyer for details. Collecting food donations Tuesday, May 26th through Friday, May 29th. Between 10 am & 3 pm, drop off non […]
Annual North Quabbin Food-a-thon 2020
Posted on May 16, 2020
The annual Food-a-thon is Tuesday May 19. The Food-a-thon is a benefit for 5 pantries in the Orange-Athol area and has provided donations of food and cash for the past 16 years so that the pantries can help neighbors in need. This year, to keep everyone safe, only financial donations […]
We welcome a new FCCMP partner – Wheelhouse Caterers
Posted on May 7, 2020
Welcome and a warm thanks to Wheelhouse Caterers for providing a meal to the patrons of our Greenfield meal site last night. Their newly created Essential Meals Project’s mission is to feed health care professionals and others in need of a meal. We’re delighted that they’ve chosen to partner with […]
Upcoming events May 2020
Posted on May 6, 2020
Our upcoming events for the month of May, 2020: Drive Thru Mobile Food Bank – May 13th, Oak Courts, 1 Elm Terrace l Greenfield, MA 01301 Hosted by the Center for Self Reliance. Physical distancing mobile food bank-free and open to the public! No documentation-every adult gets the same amount. […]
A big thank you to our community partners for their assistance
Posted on May 5, 2020
Special thanks to the following organizations for their additional financial assistance during the time of COVID: * Community Foundation of Western MA * Eversource * Fallon Health * The Food Bank of Western MA * The Fred H. Daniels Foundation FCCMP has experienced unanticipated expenses as we have adjusted our […]
#GivingTuesdayNow: now more than ever, we are called upon to make a difference
Posted on May 4, 2020
FCCMP is partnered with #GivingTuesdayNow a global day of giving and unity that will take place May 5 2020 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.
Orange Pantry day!
Posted on April 9, 2020
It’s Pantry Day at the Orange Food Pantry! We’re ready with an overflowing cooler of fruits and vegetables. Our pop up tents will provide cover from the rain. Our boxes and bags are packed and ready for distribution. Thanks to staff and volunteers who make sure that the people who […]
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3 days ago
The FC Hunger Task Force is organizing a Hunger Action Week this September in place of the Belly Bus! Read more to learn how you can get involved in supporting local food programs and take action to address systemic causes of hunger...
3 weeks ago
Come in out of the rain! Free hot meal at the Second Congregational Church till 5:45pm.
1 month ago
Sincere thank you to the Gardner Elks #1426 and the Massachusetts Elks Association for directing funds to our Orange Food Pantry program. What incredible support we have experienced from the community during these times! Experiences like this make our mission ring true; we work with the community to alleviate hungerDistrict Deputy Tim Landry of Gardner Lodge #1426 presents a check for $2,000 to Rachel Berggren, Executive Director of the Franklin County Meals Program. This donation was made possible with the help of a Spotlight Grant from the Elks National Foundation and will support the Orange Food Pantry in Orange, MA. These funds will help make sure those in need in the Greater Athol-Orange area have a way to provide food for their families, especially during this time of pandemic crisis. Elks Care, Elks Share!