The Greater Boston Food Bank has a goal to become Hunger Free in Eastern Massachusetts by 2028. 
As the largest hunger relief organization in New England, GBFB is uniquely positioned to accomplish this goal and has already begun its efforts. To get hunger free, GBFB has a three-pronged plan to end hunger.
  • Build and strengthen the capacity of the network of partner organizations to more efficiently and effectively get food to people in need.  The Hanson Food Pantry is a partner with the GBFB.​
  •  Increase the percentage of healthy and nutritious food distributed.
  • Lead and support public policy and research initiatives to support the capacity of our network.
​Source: GBFB

​DID YOU KNOW:
Since January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019 we have served more than 1,500 people. We have given out more than 7,000 bags of food. We thank our volunteers, who work so hard each week, the community of Hanson, who supports us. Many hands and kind hearts make the Hanson Food Pantry what it is a place where people in need are treated with respect, kindness and a smile.
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If the schools in Hanson are closed due to inclement weather, the Hanson Food Pantry will also be closed.


DID YOU KNOW: The First Congregational Church of Hanson hosts Dinner and a Movie events with proceeds going to the Hanson Food Pantry. We are grateful for their support.  All for $5 and a Food Pantry Donation!!" The FCC is located at 639 High Street, Hanson. You can find them on facebook under First Congregational Church of Hanson, or call the Church at 781-293-7997 for more details.
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What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry? A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.

 
What does food insecurity mean?  It is the state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.