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Silver Lining in an Unusual Time

Hope and silver linings are so important in times of uncertainty and anxiety. Yesterday, Food Link experienced a vital moment of hope with the start of renovations on the future Food Link Hub. We took a moment and jumped for joy, and then returned to collecting food and distributing it those in need in our community.  As the saying goes, "the show must go on."
 

Food Link takes seriously the health of our volunteers, staff, and contractors, and we are employing every possible precaution to ensure the safety of those working on the building during this outbreak.


As an essential organization, Food Link continues to work during the current pandemic out of three different buildings. Additionally, we are borrowing refrigerated spaces in Waltham and Arlington. Today, it is clearer than ever that the demand for our programs exceeds our current building and refrigeration capacity.

After considerable debate, we decided to continue with our renovation project now as the demand for food will remain high in the months after the shut down has ended. Those who have been laid off from work and those whose businesses are not able to reopen will need support and resources. We will be here for them. With the new Food Link Hub open and operating later in 2020, we will be able to meet the needs our neighbors and community even better.


 

Food Link Call to Action
Say THANK YOU to the people in our community who are working each day to make sure we are safe and healthy including doctors, nurses, food store employees, delivery people, police officers, firefighters, postal workers, and so many more.

We would like to publicly say THANK YOU to the dedicated Food Link volunteers who collect and bring food to those in need 7 days a week! You are the energy powering Food Link.

Food Resources for Community Members 

Massachusetts Residents:

Project Bread's Food Source Hotline  or 1-800-645-8333. is a good starting point for anyone in need of food resources in MA.

Mystic Community Market in Medford.  This new market is open 5 days per week and is open to all - no residency or income requirement.


Arlington Residents
Arlington EATS Market


Belmont Residents
Belmont Food Pantry

Belmont Housing Authority
 

Lexington Residents
Lexington Interfaith Food Pantry 


Medford Residents 
http://www.medfordma.org/food-resources-in-medford/

Food Link is a community organization that rescues fresh food, alleviates hunger, and contributes to environmental sustainability. We are based in Arlington, MA, and serve communities throughout Greater Boston. We partner with grocery and prepared food stores, which donate high-quality fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy, bread, and prepared food and social service agencies, which distribute the food people in need. Food Link operates 363 days a year and is powered by over 200 volunteers. 

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