Reflect, Respond, Re-imagine First, a happy new year to each and every one of you! You each make a difference to us – and together, we make a difference in our world! Transitioning from one calendar year to the next…
Gleaning and Growing Gardens Rachel’s Table recently received a three-year federal grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for more than $300,000. Part of the USDA’s Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) program, this grant will support further growth of…
Our new van! This fall, Rachel’s Table held a ribbon-cutting for its new refrigerated van, a game-changing acquisition made possible by Senator Eric Lesser and Representative Brian Ashe, among others. Senator Adam Gomez helped secure funding for FY23 to help…
Woman of Impact 2022 Jodi Falk, Rachel’s Table’s Director, was recently honored with BusinessWest’s Women of Impact Class of 2022 Award. This award goes to honor women who have the authority and power to move the needle in their business,…
GLEANING FOR EVERYONE! By: Chloe Belliveau, Haylee Wetnicka, and Meghan Hamerski Due to the uncertainty of weather and other factors that influence the harvest in any given year, farmers often plant an abundance of produce that they are not able…
Out of darkness comes light: Springfield Jewish Community Center fire illuminated community’s generosity “You can look at anyone and say: You are a part of me I don’t yet know. From there, we begin to transform the world around us,…
Franklin County businesses, nonprofits join forces for ‘Canned-Do’ food drive Food donation box located at the Greenfield Cooperative Bank's 63 Federal Street location. GREENFIELD — With hunger continuing to rise since the pandemic began, the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce,…
HAMPDEN COUNTY Tuesday is a very important day for non-profits SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Tuesday is a very important day in the lives of neighboring agencies whose work it is to help families at this time of year.Rachel’s Table, the…
Seventh grader organizes third food drive for Rachel’s Table LONGMEADOW — Bassie Baron recalls the time when most of her birthday gifts would end up being thrown away or remain on a shelf for years. After a conversation with her…
Local leaders celebrate new van, partnership for Rachel’s Table SPRINGFIELD – Rachel’s Table unveiled a new refrigerated van that will allow the organization to distribute thousands more pounds of food annually at a Nov. 15 press conference at the MGM…
