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THE FOOD BANK OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC

THE FOOD BANK OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC

Chicopee, MA, US
a.k.a Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
501(c)(3)
EIN
04-2751023
Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led
Logo for "THE FOOD BANK OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC"

THE FOOD BANK OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC

Chicopee, MA, US
a.k.a Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
501(c)(3)
EIN
04-2751023
Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led

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Est.

1981

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

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The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on addressing food insecurity in Western Massachusetts. With a total of $122.6K in grants paid to 129 grantees in the filing year 2025, this funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

To build lasting food security by providing nutritious food and partnering with communities to end hunger.
Total Funding Given

$122.6K

2025
Grantees funded
129
Multi-year grantees
80%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

122

Median 1st year grant
$0
Median 2nd year grant
$0
S
Steve Speelman
Board Member
O
Omar Irizarry
Board Member
M
Mary McGovern
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE FOOD BANK OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC?
No. THE FOOD BANK OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE FOOD BANK OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC give?
THE FOOD BANK OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Virginia, and Tennessee. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE FOOD BANK OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE FOOD BANK OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $0. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE FOOD BANK OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC make each year?
In 2025, THE FOOD BANK OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC awarded about 120 grants, totaling nearly $123 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE FOOD BANK OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC fund recently?
In 2025, THE FOOD BANK OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include THE FOOD BANK SUPPORT CORPORATION, NORTHAMPTON SURVIVAL CENTER INC, and FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY MEALS PROGRAM INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE FOOD BANK OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC?
THE FOOD BANK OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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