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Mary Wheat Honored at Berkshire United Way Centennial Event
Mary Wheat Honored at Berkshire United Way Centennial Event

Berkshire United Way presented the Daniel C. Dillon Helping Hands, Caring Heart Award to Mary Wheat at their Centennial Celebration event!

Our First Fundraising Event — Rock & Bowl!
Our First Fundraising Event — Rock & Bowl!

Save the date for our first official fundraising event!

Huge Donation from Richmond Consolidated School
Huge Donation from Richmond Consolidated School

Richmond Consolidated School collected a HUGE amount of food and personal products to donate to our food pantry.

Massachusetts Bankers Association Grant
Massachusetts Bankers Association Grant

We received a $5,000 grant from the Massachusetts Bankers Association!

900 Boxes of Cereal for Mary Wheat's 90th Birthday!
900 Boxes of Cereal for Mary Wheat's 90th Birthday!

Food pantry volunteer manager Mary Wheat is already planning her 90th birthday coming up in October. What is she wishing for on this birthday? 900 boxes of cereal for the food pantry!

2022 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report

We are very excited to share our first annual report with the community!

Fire & Rain Campaign
Fire & Rain Campaign

You can provide comfort, care, dignity & protection for the clients and volunteers at the largest food pantry in Berkshire County! Join our Fire & Rain Campaign to install awnings!

Thanksgiving Angels Website
Thanksgiving Angels Website

The Thanksgiving Angels now have their own website!

Period Poverty Awareness Week & Drive
Period Poverty Awareness Week & Drive

One in four people struggle to purchase period supplies due to lack of income. This is called period poverty.

2023 Farm Bill
2023 Farm Bill

Join us in supporting a farm bill that builds healthy, equitable, and sustainable food systems. Write a letter to Congress!

Unused Church Stage Converted to Food Pantry Space
Unused Church Stage Converted to Food Pantry Space

The unused stage area in Barrett Hall has been converted to additional cold food storage space for South Community Food Pantry — a community effort!

Extra COVID SNAP Benefits to End
Extra COVID SNAP Benefits to End

SNAP Boost benefits are coming to a close on March 1, 2023. See what other programs you may be eligible for.

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