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THE GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK PARTNERS WITH BOSTON PUBLIC MARKET
The Greater Boston Food Bank is the largest hunger-relief organization in New England, and one of the largest food banks in the country. They distribute over 24 million pounds of food annually to hundreds of local agencies including local food pantries, soup kitchens, day-care centers, youth programs, senior centers, and homeless and residential shelters.
We will be donating our surplus food at the end of day, from both of our markets, to help the hungry people of Eastern Massachusetts, of which there are nearly 517,000.
To learn more about their organization go to www.gbfb.org
MOVING FORWARD: HEALTHY FOOD, HEALTHY CITY
 Recently, BPM staff attended Mayor Menino's "Food for the Hub" conference to discuss how to bring more healthy food options into our homes, our schools and our restaurants and supermarkets. We look forward to working with the City as they examine the establishment of a "Food Policy Council" for Boston.
We have also submitted two proposals to the US Department of Agriculture. First, a farmer-to-institution direct marketing program for the Longwood Medical Area, to build partnerships between local producers and medical institutions. Second, an outreach program to bring healthy food, health screening and culinary demonstrations to the housing developments of South Boston.
DONATE TODAY
Become a Friend of Boston Public Market and send in your contributions online or by mail. http://www.bostonpublicmarket.org/donations.html.
We appreciate any support you can give us.
The Boston Public Market Association
40 Court Street #1150, Boston, MA 02108
phone: 617-263-3355
www.bostonpublicmarket.org
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When planning your menus for June, make sure you use local seasonal ingredients right off the farm for the best quality and freshness. Here is an alphabetical listing of what crops are potentially available from New England farms. Keep this list handy when menu planning.