Western MA Funders Network: Regional Food Security Dialogue — Building Stronger Food Systems in Western Massachusetts
Please join us for a vital conversation about food insecurity in Western Massachusetts- Regional Food Security Dialogue. We will focus on strengthening the systems that provide food to our most vulnerable neighbors across Western Massachusetts.
Across Western Massachusetts, food insecurity continues to grow while resources remain stretched thin. Local pantries, the food bank, and community organizations are doing extraordinary work — yet the current system faces real stress points in distribution, collaboration, and infrastructure. This discussion will explore how, together, we can create a more resilient, equitable, and efficient food support network.
Please join us this opportunity for funders, nonprofit leaders, and community partners to engage in a shared learning conversation about the realities of food insecurity in our region and the system-level innovations needed to meet the growing demand.
Purpose of the Dialogue:
- Understand the structure and stress points of our current food assistance network
- Identify service gaps and duplications
- Explore opportunities for system-wide collaboration
- Envision how funders can play a catalytic role in supporting long-term solutions
Panelists Include:
About the Network:
The Western MA Funders Network is an inclusive network for grantmakers funding in, or based in, the four counties of Western Massachusetts: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin. The network exists as a peer community to support grantmakers in the region and ultimately, to create a positive impact throughout Western Massachusetts.
A Network priority is advancing racial equity through grantmaking in Western MA. The intent is to do this for, and with, the most marginalized in the communities of the region. Network members desire to keep learning, dialoging on a regular basis, and collaborating in its effort to advance racial equity through grantmaking.