Community Groups

Compost Cooperative, The

Greenfield, MA

Revan Schendler
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Compost Co-op diverts organics from the waste stream into local composting operations while building economic democracy with people who face barriers to inclusion.

Food Bank of Western Mass, The

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Since 1982, The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has been feeding our neighbors in need and leading the community to end hunger. We provide food to our members in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire counties. These independent pantries, meal sites and shelters are on the front lines of emergency food assistance in our region, providing sustenance to individuals, families, seniors, children and people with disabilities (including veterans) to lead healthy and meaningful lives.

Greenfield Public Library

Greenfield, MA

Pamela McBride
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Library outreach about new library opening on July 13, 2023 at the new location at 412 Main Street. On very special Saturdays, you can find the Greenfield Library Pop-up: Information, library materials, Button Making,Author Visits, book signings (possible book sales), possible Friends of Greenfield Public Library Fundraising

HIP-Massachusetts Healthy Incentive Program

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HIP puts money back on your EBT card* when you use SNAP to buy healthy, local fruits and vegetables from HIP farm vendors. *up to a monthly cap of $40, $60, or $80. Many GFM vendors are SNAP/HIP approved so look for the signs at each booth. The GFM Manager can ring up SNAP/HIP purchases for vendors too!

Massachusetts WIC - Nutritional Program

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WIC is a nutrition program that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services, free of charge, to Massachusetts families who qualify.

SNAP-Supplemental Nutrition Asssitance Program

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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can help you expand your healthy food budget and explore opportunities to support your wellbeing and education and employment goals.