There are
times in life when we all need concrete support to adapt to changes or help us
weather a storm. Our friends and
community partners, Community Health Programs (CHP) at 444 Stockbridge Road, in
Great Barrington provide a number of supports including WIC, playgroups, and a clothing
exchange just to name a few.
Even through
the cold winter months, CHP hosts The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts on the
first Tuesday of every month, from noon – 1 p.m. The Food Bank distributes
free, fresh and non-perishable food for any and all community members. Here’s how it works. A group of community members arrive to set up
tables to offer food or other services. At
noon, the Western Mass. Food Bank truck arrives. Community members, young and old, can fill a
box with food as they move across the parking lot area of CHP. It is typical for community members to leave
with a box of fresh carrots, apples, potatoes, onions, squash, oats and even
fresh bread. Many times, Chapter One,
south county’s early childhood literacy coalition, is on hand to provide free
children’s books too. Taking the time to
read together is a key ingredient to life-long health and resilience!
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From left
to right: Jess Maloney, Amy Taylor and Michelle Hayden attend the Western Mass
Food Bank on a cool winter’s day. Jess and Michelle, both from South Berkshire
Kids, provide information/resources to families with young children living in
Southern Berkshire County.
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Upcoming
Food Bank distributions will take place on the following dates:
Tuesday, January 2nd, from noon to 1 p.m.
Tuesday, February 6th from noon to 1 p.m.
Tuesday, March 6th from noon to 1 p.m.
Tuesday, April 3rd from noon to 1 p.m.
A heartfelt
thanks to the staff and volunteers at CHP who host the Food Bank with
efficiency and community spirit each and every month. To learn more about this initiative,
including opportunities to participate or volunteer, please contact me via
email at Ataylor@berkshireunitedway.org.
Amy Taylor
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