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November 20, 2025 | Cassidy McNeely The Urban Farming Institute in Mattapan distributed 650 turkey baskets on Thursday (Nov. 20) as the non-profit helped neighbors get prepared for next week’s Thanksgiving holiday. By 10 a.m., a line of enthusiastic neighbors that started in front of the yellow Fowler-Clark- Epstein Farm building wrapped around the sidewalk along Norfolk Street. It ebbed and flowed throughout the day as 15 volunteers distributed the fresh turkeys and boxes of

Upcoming changes to SNAP benefits can bring a lot of uncertainty, especially when it comes to keeping healthy food on the table. We know how stressful this may feel for many families and individuals in our community and we are here to help! Take a minute and explore the additional resources in your community that may help this transition go a little smoother.  Keeping Up with SNAP The Healthy Incentive Program provides money through the SNAP for members to purchase fruits and

By: Carina Traub | September 26, 2025 How we can convene and connect to grow social impact Kayla Wiggin of The Devonshire Foundation and...

We are pleased to announce the Massachusetts Institute for Community Health Leadership (MICHL) 2025-2026 class, a group of 15 health care...