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Brockton mayor says Eastern Bank committed $1 million to fight food insecurity; first $500,000 sent to Greater Boston Food Bank
Summary
The mayor of Brockton announced a $1 million commitment from Eastern Bank and the Eastern Bank Foundation to address local food insecurity. He said the first $500,000 has been distributed to the Greater Boston Food Bank to support 15 local organizations, including Catholic Charities, and staff gave residents instructions on how to find pantry services.
The mayor of Brockton announced at a Catholic Charities event that Eastern Bank and the Eastern Bank Foundation committed $1,000,000 to help address food insecurity in the city and that the first $500,000 allotment has been distributed to the Greater Boston Food Bank to support local partner agencies.
The mayor said the private donation was prompted in part by uncertainty over federal SNAP benefits and local nonprofit leaders coordinating to prepare for potential shortfalls. "They have committed 1000000 dollars…
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