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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 to Brockton to help food insecurity," he said, adding that the initial $500,000 tranche will be allocated through the Greater Boston Food Bank to 15 local organizations.
He named Bob Rivers, the executive chair of Eastern Bank, and Kelly Tuttle, introduced as CEO of Catholic Charities, as participants in the event and thanked Eastern Bank, Catholic Charities and the Greater Boston Food Bank for their partnership. The mayor also encouraged residents to volunteer and said he would personally pack food bags after his remarks to help distribution efforts.
A staff member at the event gave residents practical instructions for accessing pantry services: "If you need food, please visit the Greater Boston Food Bank web site, www.gbfb.org. When you enter the Brockton zip codes, the member agencies will pop up on the scribe," the speaker said, noting the site lists local pantries and hours of operation.
Catholic Charities was described during the event as one of the largest local providers of food assistance. Officials did not provide a full itemized list of the 15 organizations or a timetable for the remaining $500,000 distribution beyond saying the first allotment was made through the Greater Boston Food Bank.
The event, held at Catholic Charities on Court Street, focused on immediate distribution and volunteer involvement; organizers emphasized coordination among local nonprofits to ensure food reaches seniors, families and veterans in need. The mayor closed by extending holiday wishes to residents and encouraging ongoing community support.
