There are more that 1 million people in MA who rely on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, which are set to expire on November 1. Without this vital resource, many families in our community are facing urgent food insecurity.

In response, Follen is launching a food drive to help stock local food pantries and support our neighbors. Please bring nonperishable items—cereal, granola bars, soups, canned fruits & veggies, rice, beans, peanut butter, condiments, baking supplies, and pasta—to the labeled collection bins by the Community Center coat closet beginning Sunday, November 2. If you would like to give financially, we invite you to give to the United Response Fund.