It’s time to activate your project. There are many opportunities to connect with local food banks in your community. You can integrate into your project one of the suggestions below or choose another food related organization. Remember, you are able to complete your project virtually or in-person. Do what works for you!
New England
Maine
Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine. Serving the needs of Maine residents at 342 locations, the Good Shepherd network of food banks is ready to engage students in solutions for their community.
Massachusetts
The Greater Boston Food Bank serves as the largest hunger relief organization in New England. Students are welcome to serve in person or through a virtual connection.
The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts meets the needs of its four county area with food pantries, meal sites, shelters and a food bank farm.
Worcester County Food Bank has close to 80 locations where food is provided to local residents. Volunteers can help sort and inspect donated food or work to locate items needed.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Food Bank works with farms, supermarkets and culinary programs to provide food and meals in unique ways. Be a part of hunger solutions in New Hampshire through the “NH Feeding NH” initiative.
Vermont
Vermont Food bank serves the needs across the state through more than 170 food shelf and meal site locations. Students are invited to give their time and their voice to address the needs in their community.
Mid Atlantic
New Jersey
Community Food Bank of New Jersey moves food and donations from its central warehouse to the 800+ agency partners to meet the individual needs in cities and towns across New Jersey. Food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters provide efficient solutions to the great needs.
Food Bank of South Jersey works to end hunger for kids, seniors and families in south Jersey counties. They offer many ways to engage students in their work and make a difference in your neighborhood.
Pennsylvania
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank offers unique volunteer opportunities including a Virtual Food Drive. Create a project that meets the needs of your community by connecting with one of the 1300 locations.
Urban Creators in Philadelphia invites students to participate in the Life Do Grow farm. Last year’s Explore.Act.Tell. winners connected with this farm to create and implement their project.
Delaware
Food Bank of Delaware provides services through a mobile pantry, backpack program, healthy pantry and senior nutrition. Find the focus for your students and activate a project focused on one of these areas.
Vermont
Vermont Food bank serves the needs across the state through more than 170 food shelf and meal site locations. Students are invited to give their time and their voice to address the needs in their community.