The Food Pantry Honors Major Donors This Year

Fall River, MA:  David Perry, President of the Greater Fall River Community Food Pantry, announced “This year we honored major donors with formal recognition as Platinum donors. The ongoing support from Platinum partners enables the work we do to alleviate hunger in our community. Their sustained efforts have allowed us to address higher levels of food insecurity throughout the Greater Fall River.”

Major Donors & supporters include St. Anne’s, A Steward Family Hospital, Baycoast Bank, United Way of Fall River, Narrows Center for Arts, Pacheco Insurance, RALCO Electric, Paul Coogan — Fall River Mayor’s Office, Fall River Florist, The Rotary Club of Fall River, Town Fair Tire and Thomas A Rodgers, Jr., Family Foundation.

The food pantry received record cash donations of $93,000 in 2022. Dave Perry emphasized the efficiency of the model, “With major sponsors and our 100% volunteer staff, we continue to turn $1 donated into $10 of free groceries for families in need. Last year we served 7183 families”.

John McMahon, SVP of Community Engagement for BayCoast Bank commented “We are pleased to support the Greater Fall River Food Pantry because of the passion this organization has for serving our community with vital, healthy groceries to families in need — in the most cost-effective way possible.”

If you want to learn more, volunteer, donate or come visit us, Tuesdays and Thursdays open 10–12am — all in need are welcome (bring proof of residence and lots of bags!).