Several local chambers of commerce in western Massachusetts have joined together to raise money for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, according to WWLP, which reported the effort Monday, June 16.
The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts distributes food to hundreds of thousands of residents across Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire counties each year — one of the region’s primary safety-net operations for families dealing with hunger.
The involvement of area chambers puts the business community squarely in the middle of that effort. Chambers of commerce typically represent local employers and business owners; fundraising drives like this one pull those networks toward social services that sit outside their usual lane.
Not unusual. But worth watching.
Details on how much money has been raised — or what the total fundraising goal is — weren’t available in WWLP’s initial report. The names of the specific chambers involved were also not immediately disclosed.
The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts hasn’t said publicly whether this push is tied to a broader campaign or a specific operational need. The organization’s next public update on the effort hasn’t been announced.
Reported by WWLP. Read the original report.
