THANK TO THE RESULTS ACHIEVED WITH YOU !
We distribute 773 thousand pounds of Food in 2023
THE TRANSFORMATIVE FORCE
Our Volunteer Team
Our team of volunteers is the beating heart of our Food Pantry initiative, generously devoting their time and effort to address the growing need for food assistance in our community. Each of them, with a selfless spirit and unwavering commitment, has become a beacon of hope for those facing hardship.
From planning and organizing to delivering food to the doors of families in need, each volunteer plays a vital role in this noble effort.
Their contribution goes beyond the distribution of food; they are weaving networks of support, sharing smiles, and reminding us all that compassion and solidarity are transformative forces. We thank our incredible team of volunteers for being everyday heroes, for giving up their time to feed bodies and spirits, and for being the inspiration that drives our commitment to building a stronger, more united community.
Our causes
Soup kitchen project
We are raising funds for Somerville Hispanic Association For Community Development Inc. (Sha4cd), to build the kitchen and equip it with the ovens, steamer and the Hook, which is necessary to have a permit to cook and feed those who do not have a home, do not have work or money.
Food4AllS Pantry
Sha4cd’s Food4AllS Pantry program’s vision is to work tirelessly to rescue as much food as possible and put it in the hands of people in need.
Help for education
The students of the Eben-Ezer Adventist school are needing help to have a better educational quality for their students. (Sports equipment for children, Graduation and student activities, Scholarship fund, Computer or tablet for education, Clothing help).
WE COUNT ON THE CHILDREN’S FRIENDS
TRUSTED BRANDS ARE OUR SPONSORS
Changing Lives, Inspiring Smiles
planting hope
By partnering with us to purchase toys, you are sowing seeds of happiness that will blossom into radiant smiles. Join us in this noble endeavor, where each donation is one more step towards building a future full of opportunities for these children. Your generosity can make a difference, inspiring others to join this cause and show that, together, we can create a lasting positive impact in the lives of those who need it most.
Want to support food security?
Donate $$$ to a local org!
Different people have different raditions and needs. We can all understand the value of choice in what we cook and eat. In order to give a neighbors more autonomy over their meals, give cash or a gift card for stores like Market Basket or Stop and Shop to one of our local food assistance organizations.
A Winter Hill-based non-profit focused on building stronger communities through childcare and food access, including a pantry and delivery program.
Contact tboucher@teph.org or visit 277 Broadway to donate.
A monthly food pantry run by the Mission Church of Christ. Every first Saturday and Sundays by appointment.
Contact (857) 529-9161 to donate.
Mutual aid organization of neighbors supporting neighbors with grocery gift cards and other essential resources.
Visit http://bit.ly/donatetomamas to donate.
An org that coordinates 90+ volunteer cooking teams, each providing a monthly meal to an assigned local partner agency
Visit https://communitycooks.org/give to donate
A food rescue organization that distributes surplus food, prepared meals, and grocery boxes to families in need.
Visit https://foodforfree.org/donate/
Contact Jessica
(jturnerCRU@gmail.com), Maggie (maggiejoseph72@yahoo.com, or Letissa (letissascott@yahoo.com) to donate.
PTAs (Parent-Teacher Associations) often give food gift cards to families in need of help. Look up the PTA for your closest school an ask how you can donate.
The food access initiative of the Somerville Homeless Coalition, offering a food pantry, community meals, and food delivery.
Contact (617) 776-7687 or
gminter@shcinc.org to donate.
A food pantry run by the Somerville Hispanic Association for Community Development, based in East Somerville.
Contact (617) 776-7515 or visit 59 Cross St to donate.
A monthly free community meal every second Friday in the Davis Square area.
Contact hello@heartymealsforall.org to donate.
An organization that connects the upstream and downstream sectors of the food system to reduce waste.
Visit https://www.foodlinkma.org/donation-form to donate.
Somerville’s two largest public housing sites organize to support each other through their tenants associations.
Donate at mystictenants.org/giving-page-1-1.
*Only accepting monetary donations or gift cards, no food items
Somerville Association for Community Development
We are grateful for the collaboration of our volunteers, donors and community partners, who share the vision of a Sha4cd where everyone can thrive. Together, we are building a brighter future, step by step, heart by heart.
