Needham Organizations Benefit from MetroWest Hunger Relief Fund

This summer, the Foundation for MetroWest launched a $55,000 “Summer Hunger Challenge” to support its MetroWest Hunger Relief Fund. The foundation achieved its goal of distributing $110,000 to 51 hunger relief agencies in 30 cities and towns throughout the region.

Two organizations in the Town of Needham were supported as part of the challenge: Needham Community Council and Needham Community Farm, Inc.

“The MetroWest Hunger Relief Fund is an initiative of the Foundation that we are particularly proud of,”said Mary Crowley, Director of Operations & Programs. “As a community foundation, we have a unique opportunity to take a regional approach to supporting hunger relief in order to maximize impact. Our research shows individuals utilizing food pantries, community suppers, and other services often require more than what their hometown has the capacity to offer. By supporting organizations in 30 different cities and towns, our hope is that no matter where a MetroWest family looks for food support, they find what they need.”

To honor and celebrate the important work of our grantees, all members of the MetroWest community are invited to join foundation members on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 from 4:00 - 5:30 PM in the Executive Dining Room at Bentley University for a panel talk: “Hunger in MetroWest,” followed by a celebration of our MetroWest Hunger Relief Fund grantees.