Brookline Bounty Delivered Birds To Those In Need This Thanksgiving

BROOKLINE, MA — The Department of Public Health and Human Services provided nearly 150 meals in the form of different birds through the Brookline Bounty Food Program ahead of Thanksgiving.

The town partnered with Copicut Farms in Dartmouth to provide 75 game hens, 40 turkeys, and 30 chickens to residents in need. The initiative is one small part of the Brookline Bounty Food Coupon Program, which provides vouchers for fresh food to families in need. According to the Department, the birds were able to be purchased with leftover funds in the program’s annual budget. They were delivered to families through the Brookline Housing Authority, Senior Center, Public Schools, and Veterans’ Services.

“Our Brookline Bounty program is more than just food support, it is a reflection of our community’s values, bringing people together to ensure that everyone can access nutritious, high-quality food," Director of the Brookline Department of Public Health and Human Services Sigalle Reiss said. “This initiative highlights the power of partnership and the shared commitment to take care of one another, especially as the cost of food remains a challenge for many.”

This year, the coupon program has helped residents in need acquire nearly $70,000 worth of groceries.