In several WMass schools, students have access to breakfast in class, Springfield eyed as national model
Springfield fifth grader Kennedy Kerr was enjoying her cereal and reading a chapter book when suddenly a dozen adults entered her classroom at Rebecca M. Johnson Elementary School to observe her and her classmates having breakfast. Her first visitor — Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler.
Eos Grant Aims To Help Hungry Seniors, Veterans And Others
For people facing food insecurity — particularly during these insecure times — a food pantry is often the final safety net. But for those who can’t make it to a pantry, like homebound elders, an interruption in SNAP funds or a personal budget crunch might mean going hungry.
Our View: A Challenge Met
Two recent events — Hurricane Melissa’s rampage across Jamaica and the U.S. government shutdown — have brought out the best in Cape Codders.
Eos Foundation Announces $125,000 in Emergency Funding for Food for Cape and Islands Residents
The Eos Foundation today announced $125,000 in emergency grants and supermarket gift cards to support vulnerable Cape Cod and Islands residents as they begin to recover from the freeze and reduction of SNAP benefits due to the recent government shutdown. The initiative includes $25,000 in general operating grants to community partners and an additional $100,000 in supermarket gift cards to be distributed in collaboration with the Greater Boston Food Bank to five local organizations working directly with residents across the region.
Eos Foundation Announces $700,000 Commitment to Hunger Relief across Massachusetts in Partnership with The Greater Boston Food Bank
Today, the Eos Foundation announced that it will be distributing $700,000 as communities across Massachusetts begin to recover from the freeze and reduction of SNAP benefits due to the recent government shutdown. Of that total, $125,000 will go to community partner organizations on Cape Cod to support individuals and families facing food insecurity and rising costs of living, especially during a challenging time of year with holidays approaching and reduced off-season work hours.