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By GREG VINE
ATHOL – During a recent visit to the Athol High School Family & Community Center and Food Pantry, U.S. Rep. James McGovern addressed the recent federal spending freeze that had so many concerned about the future.
By MARA MELLITS
For Patricia, a farmworker in Hampshire and Franklin counties, a typical day in the growing season starts at 4 a.m. A single mother who immigrated to the United States from El Salvador in 2003, she drops her child off at a babysitter’s house before going to work. She often doesn’t pick up the child until 6 or 7 p.m., or sometimes even later if she stays to pick vegetables.
By CHRIS LARABEE
Just over a month since Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) benefits were cut by a minimum of 50%, local businesses and advocates for the initiative are hopeful that it will be restored, as farmers, vendors and stores are seeing the effects of reduced benefits.
By GREG VINE
ATHOL — The Food Pantry at Athol High School opened its doors on Dec. 18 to talk about the services it provides to the local community.State Sen. Jo Comerford and state Rep. Susannah Whipps were on hand to voice their continued support for the food...
By GREG VINE
ATHOL — While not completely bereft of cans and boxes of non-perishable food items, the shelves at the Athol High School Food Pantry are looking a little sparse.Shirley Mitchell, director of the Family & Community Center and Food Pantry at Athol High...
By DOMENIC POLI
Want to break bread without breaking up the family this Thanksgiving? Try leaving politics at the door.This month’s presidential election was particularly polarizing and the internet is rife with stories of people planning to skip holiday gatherings...
By MADISON SCHOFIELD and ALEXA LEWIS
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and for many one of the most stressful times of the year. As people prepare for holiday feasts with family and friends, food pantries across the region are preparing to stretch donations further and support...
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
Leading a roughly 100-person crowd across a two-day, 43-mile trek from Springfield to Greenfield, NEPM radio host Christopher “Monte” Belmonte raised more than $572,000 to end hunger during the 15th annual March for the Food Bank.Belmonte, dressed as...
By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN
GREENFIELD — Across Franklin County and the North Quabbin region, volunteers are preparing to dish out meals on Thanksgiving to ensure no one goes hungry on the holiday, regardless of their financial circumstances.Stone Soup Café meal and Day of...
By ALEXA LEWIS
The 15th annual March for the Food Bank with Monte Belmonte will once again traverse the 43 miles from Springfield to Greenfield over Monday and Tuesday.The march has become known not only for the creative costumes donned by marchers pushing decorated...
By ALEXA LEWIS
While many families are gearing up for their holiday feasts, a large number of Massachusetts residents are struggling to put food on the table. Amid unusually high prices and the conclusion of many pandemic-era supports, local food banks and survival...
By GREG VINE
ATHOL – Area residents will have the chance over the next few Sundays to drop off donations of food, socks and money to be distributed to the local Salvation Army, Community Food Bank at Athol High School, and The Worcester Fellowship.This year marks...
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
Wondering where you can find farm fresh eggs near you? If so, you may find just what you’re looking for on Egglister, a new web app with a map of farm stands in Franklin and Hampshire counties that are selling fresh eggs. The tool comes from data...
By DOMENIC POLI
ORANGE – Trying to please a snobby, cynical restaurant critic might seem like a daunting task. But how about 1,200 growing children?That’s the daily reality for Katrina Bressani, the new food service director for the Ralph C. Mahar Regional and Union...
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ATHOL – Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust and Quabbin Harvest Food Co-op co-hosted a lively celebration on Aug. 10 of the first decade of their partnership in Orange.The land trust owns the building that houses the co-op’s storefront business, but...
By DOMENIC POLI
With many Franklin County and North Quabbin towns lacking bylaws specific to food trucks, some municipalities are looking to neighboring communities to find models that have proven successful.Randy Crochier, cooperative public health service program...
ATHOL – With the school year at a close, the free Summer Eats program will begin on July 1 in the Athol and Royalston communities. All kids and teens 18 and under can eat meals for free, no sign-up required, no questions asked. Just show up at the...
By GREG VINE
ATHOL – This week brings with it the second in the Fourth Friday event series planned for this summer.With a tip of the hat to Alice Cooper, the theme chosen for this Friday’s event is “School’s Out for Summer.” Main Street will be blocked off from...
Athol Hospital receives IPRO Quality AwardATHOL – Athol Hospital has been named a recipient of a 2024 IPRO Quality Award presented in recognition of its significant achievements in improving healthcare quality. Athol Hospital is a participant in the...
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