Forward Together: Seacoast Regional Food Hub
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More than 27 food access organizations across the Lower Merrimac Valley have now joined the conversation to shape the Seacoast Regional Food Hub and the critical infrastructure it will provide.
With more than 32,000 individuals living in food insecure households, creating immediate and sufficient access to free food is critical. There are already more than 30 food champions providing food access across the region. While the work to solve the problem is there, the network lacks the proper tools to serve all in need and to provide them with the amount of food to close their Meal Gap. The Seacoast Food Hub, located at 114 Bridge Road, Salisbury, will increase infrastructure, promote collaboration, and lead to a food secure region. The 24,000 square foot facility will provide:
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Thank you to these SEED Investors for investing $2,893,937 to date:Greater Boston Food Bank Ward Cromer Charitable Trust Institution For Savings State of MA Food Security Infrastructure Grant Nathaniel and Elizabeth P. Stevens Foundation George C. Wadleigh Foundation Commonwealth of Massachusetts Newburyport Bank Foundation Rogers Family Foundation Kevin Murphy Burch Ives Family Foundation BankProv Foundation USDA National Institute of Food & Agriculture Osterman Family Foundation Edward & Winifred Moseley Foundation Yawkey Foundation Jim Brown Eve Davis Lee Marie van Luling Doug and Tara Moran Clinton Furnald Agnes M. Lindsey Trust Cell Signaling Technologies Patricia W. Levitt SPS New England Newburyport Bank |
What people are saying... |
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"A hub closer to our area would be a great help to us
and those we serve. Our numbers keep growing each week as the need in our area is great" -Burch Ives Charitable Family Fund |
"Congratulations on achieving a critical step on your strategic pathway to regional food security by 2029. It as evident from your presentation that not only was your strategy well thought out, but the tactics and deliverables were also well presented."
-Bill Lapierre of Sacred Hearts Food Pantry |
What’s in store for the Jardis-Taylor Center in Amesbury?
The ONT Market in Amesbury will continue to provide a one of a kind in person shopping experience. Guests are welcome to at no cost with the help of our wonderful volunteers! To accommodate the increased need, ONT will be remodeling the Amesbury Market to double its size! This remodel is made possible through the generous support of the Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund.
The ONT Market in Amesbury will continue to provide a one of a kind in person shopping experience. Guests are welcome to at no cost with the help of our wonderful volunteers! To accommodate the increased need, ONT will be remodeling the Amesbury Market to double its size! This remodel is made possible through the generous support of the Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund.
