Greater Boston Food Bank Increases Distribution In Quincy

QUINCY, MA — The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), the sole administrator for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) in Massachusetts, is increasing food access for low-income seniors in Quincy thanks to recent increases in federal funding, said the organization in a news release.

CSFP, a federal program that supports monthly nutritious food access for people age 60 and older, is now able to increase its caseload during a time of heightened need due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

"We are grateful for our partners in this effort, The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), which manages the CSFP contract with the USDA, as well as senior centers, low-income senior housing sites and our member agencies," said Catherine D'Amato, president and CEO of GBFB. "Together we are getting healthy, nutritious food into the hands of our most vulnerable seniors who need it, and doing so in an even more significant way thanks to this additional caseload."

In January, GBFB increased its caseload by 165 cases per month and received an additional increase of 109 cases per month in April. The organization now serves 2,700 people on a monthly basis and currently has 38 CSFP sites in Eastern Massachusetts, including one in Quincy.

"CSFP is a critical resource for seniors in our state," said Christina Peretti, Assistant Director of Programs and Community Capacity. "We are pleased with the increased support for this program and remain committed to ensuring that nutrious food is available to all of our vulnerable neighbors, especially low income seniors."

More information about CSFP eligibility requirements and how to get food assistance can be found here.