Food, Agriculture & Nutrition Nonprofits in Massachusetts

MISSION:

THE GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK'S MISSION IS TO END HUNGER IN EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

MISSION:

DEDICATED TO OFFERING EDUCATIONAL CLASSES COMBINED WITH HANDS-ON TRAINING (FARM INTERNSHIPS FOR CHILDREN, PROVIDING DONATIONS OF FOOD AND OTHER RESOURCES TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, FOOD PANTRIES AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, COOP PROGRAMS, ETC.), DEVELOPING YEAR-ROUND GREENHOUSE AND AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS, BREEDING HERITAGE ANIMALS, AND OFFERING FACILITIES TO ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE.

MISSION:

TO FEED OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED AND LEAD THE COMMUNITY TO END HUNGER.

MISSION:

TO RAISE FUNDS, SUPPORT THE FUNCTIONS OF,& CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE FOOD BANK OF WESTERN MA

MISSION:

TO IDENTIFY AND EXPAND WORK OPPORTUNITIES, IMPROVE COMMUNICATIONS, PROMOTE EFFICIENCY IN OPERATIONS AND PROMOTE HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY WITHIN THE NEW ENGLAND AREA.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to represent the interests of agricultural producers and rural communities.

MISSION:

TO ENGAGE,EDUCATE AND LEAD WORCESTER COUNTY IN CREATING A HUNGER FREE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF DONATED FOOD AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT PEOPLE IN BEING MORE FOOD SECURE AND HEALTHY.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT AND OPERATE FOR THE BENEFIT OF GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK, INC. A 501(C)(3) CORPORATION, WHICH IS ITS SOLE MEMBER.

MISSION:

THE ESSEX AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO THE TASK OF ENCOURAGING, PROMOTING AND PRESERVING ESSEX COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC REGARDING THEIR IMPORTANCE.

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE LABOR MANAGEMENT RELATIONSHIPS, PRESERVE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE COMMUNITY AND IMPROVE COMMUNICATION WITH RESPECT TO INDUSTRY ADVANCEMENTS, AND TO PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS OF OPERATING ENGINEERS AND EMPLOYERS IN THE INDUSTRY, PRIMARILY BY AWARDING GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYERS WHO ARE COLLECTIVELY BARGAINED WITH THE UNION.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide information concerning the basic principles of healthful eating, food handling, food preparation and shopping skills. Included is information about the basic food groups, vitamin and mineral requirements, and the relationship of nutrition to the preservation of good health and the prevention of illness.

MISSION:

PROVIDES HOME CARE SERVICES, REFERRALS, AND ADVOCACY TO THE ELDERLY POPULATION OF SOUTH SHORE MASSACHUSETTS.

MISSION:

PROJECT BREAD IS COMMITTED TO PREVENTING AND ENDING HUNGER IN MASSACHUSETTS.

MISSION:

THE OPEN DOOR'S MISSION IS TO ALLEVIATE THE IMPACT OF HUNGER IN THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

ISLAND GROWN INITIATIVE IS A NON-PROFIT BASED ON MARTHA'S VINEYARD WITH A MISSION TO BUILD A REGENERATIVE AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM THAT ENGAGES, INFORMS, AND INTERATES THE COMMUNITY. THERE THREE STRATEGIC GOALS: L. INCREASE LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION, 2. REDUCE AND REDIRECT FOOD WASTE, AND 3. EXPAND ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD FOR ALL INSLANDERS.

MISSION:

THE FAMILY PANTRY'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FOOD AND CLOTHING TO THOSE IN NEED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, RESIDENCE, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MARITAL STATUS, HANDICAP, VETERAN, OR ANY OTHER STATUS.

MISSION:

(A) TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO THE COMMUNITY IN SOUTHERN NEW ENGLANDREGARDING HUMANE AND SAFE ANIMAL SLAUGHTERING TECHNIQUES, PROCESSING OF MEAT, ANDRELATED MATTERS, INCLUDING VIA THE OPERATION OF A SLAUGHTERHOUSE INTENDED TO DEMONSTRATE SUCH TECHNIQUES.(B)TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND INFORMATION TO THE COMMUNITY REGARDING ECONOMIC AND AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES.(C) TO CONDUCT PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS AND OTHER FORUMS FOR TEACHING.(D) TO PRODUCE PUBLICATIONS AND MATERIALS TO FURTHER THE PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONALCONCEPTS DESCRIBED ABOVE; AND(E) TO ENGAGE IN ANY ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF THE FOREGOING PERMISSIBLE TO A CORPORATION FORMED UNDER CHAPTER 180 OF THE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS ANDDESCRIBED BY SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED

MISSION:

FOOD LINK IS A COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION THAT RESCUES FRESH FOOD, ALLEVIATES HUNGER, AND CONTRIBUTES TO ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE UNION REPRESENTATION TO ITS MEMBERS, TO ORGANIZE WORKERS AND TO SECURE IMPROVED WAGES, HOURS, WORKING CONDITIONS AND OTHER ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES THROUGH ORGANIZING, NEGOTIATIONS AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE GOLDBERG CHARITABLE CORPORATION TO IMPROVE THE FOOD SYSTEM, INC. IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE DESIGNED TO BRING TOGETHER WORLD LEADERS FROM THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS, REGULATORS, SCIENTIST AND CONSUMER REPRESENTATIVES FOR ACADEMIC RESEARCH AND THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AND IDEAS RELATING TO THE GLOBAL FOOD SYSTEM.