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Food, Agriculture & Nutrition Nonprofits in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is home to 466 Food, Agriculture & Nutrition nonprofit organizations.

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The Livestock Institute Of Southern New England

Westport, MA

Assets: $7m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

(A) TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO THE COMMUNITY IN SOUTHERN NEW ENGLANDREGARDING HUMANE AND SAFE ANIMAL SLAUGHTERING TECHNIQUES, PROCESSING OF MEAT, ANDRELATED MATTERS, INCLUDING VIA THE OPERATION OF A SLAUGHTERHOUSE INTENDED TO DEMONSTRATE SUCH TECHNIQUES.(B)TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND INFORMATION TO THE COMMUNITY REGARDING ECONOMIC AND AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES.(C) TO CONDUCT PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS AND OTHER FORUMS FOR TEACHING.(D) TO PRODUCE PUBLICATIONS AND MATERIALS TO FURTHER THE PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONALCONCEPTS DESCRIBED ABOVE; AND(E) TO ENGAGE IN ANY ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF THE FOREGOING PERMISSIBLE TO A CORPORATION FORMED UNDER CHAPTER 180 OF THE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS ANDDESCRIBED BY SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED

Community Harvest Project Inc

North Grafton, MA

Assets: $7m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

TO ENGAGE AND EDUCATE VOLUNTEERS TO GROW FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FOR HUNGER RELIEF.

Marshfield Agricultural & Horticultural Society

Marshfield, MA

Assets: $6m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to focus on the development and improvement of food resources or food procurement through information and technical assistance for agricultural establishments and individuals in rural or urban settings.

Massachusetts Society For Promoting Agriculture

Boston, MA

Assets: $6m

Revenue: $395k

MISSION:

TO INCREASE THE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF AGRICULTURE AND STIMULATE RESEARCH IN NEW FIELDS RELATED TO AGRICULTURE

Boston Area Gleaners Inc

Acton, MA

Assets: $6m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

: PROPELLED BY THE BELIEF THAT LACK OF ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS PRODUCE IS FUNDAMENTALLY A LOGISTICS ISSUE, NOT A SUPPLY ISSUE, BOSTON AREA GLEANERS IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM BY HARVESTING SURPLUS ON-FARM FOOD THAT WOULD OTHERWISE GO TO WASTE AND GETTING IT TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGH FOOD BANK AND OTHER PARTNERS; GROWING CROPS ON STONEFIELD FARM PARTICULARLY APPEALING TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE AS REQUESTED BY OUR PARTNERS; AND HELPING SMALL FARMERS FIND MARKETS FOR THEIR LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE THROUGH THE FOOD HUB.

Merrimack Valley Food Bank Inc

Lowell, MA

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS TO EMERGENCY FEEDING PROGRAMS SERVING THE LOW-INCOME, HOMELESS AND HUNGRY.

Codman Community Farms Inc

Lincoln, MA

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF CODMAN COMMUNITY FARMS IS TO OPERATE A WORKING FARM THAT PRESERVES LINCOLN'S RURAL CHARACTER, HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF LOCAL REGENERATIVE FARMING, FEATURES HERITAGE BREED AND LOCALLY SOURCED FOOD, AND INVITES INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THROUGH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCESS TO THIS UNIQUE HISTORICAL PROPERTY.

Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation Inc

Marlborough, MA

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to represent the interests of agricultural producers and rural communities.

Food Project Inc

Lincoln, MA

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

THE FOOD PROJECT'S MISSION IS TO CREATE A THOUGHTFUL AND PRODUCTIVE COMMUNITY OF YOUTH AND ADULTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS WHO WORK TOGETHER TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM.

New England Food Foundation Inc

Weymouth, MA

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $258k

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION ASSISTS POOR, NEEDY, HOMELESS AND DESTITUTE CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS.

Natick Community Organic Farm Inc

Natick, MA

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $973k

MISSION:

THIS IS AN EDUCATIONAL FARM ALLOWING PEOPLE TO LEARN ORGANIC FARMING THROUGH MANY PROGRAMS.

About Fresh Inc

Boston, MA

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

IMPACTING HEALTHCARE BY CELEBRATING FOOD CULTURE & GETTING HEALTHY FOOD TO FAMILIES IN NEED.

Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture Inc

South Deerfield, MA

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

CISA STRENGTHENS FARMS AND ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY TO BUILD THE LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY.

United Food And Commercial Workers International Union

South Easton, MA

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

ADVANCE THE WORKING CONDITIONS OF THE UNION MEMBERS AND ESTABLISH RELATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.

Open Table Inc

Concord, MA

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

OPEN TABLES MISSION IS TO END HUNGER IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING HEALTHY FOOD IN WAYS THAT RESPECT THE DIGNITY AND DIVERSITY OF THOSE SERVED. THIS MISSION IS ACHIEVED BY OFFERING A WIDE VARIETY OF HEALTHY AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE FOOD CHOICES IN OUR PANTRY AND MEAL PROGRAMS AND BY ENGAGING A TEAM OF DIVERSE, COMMITTED, AND PASSIONATE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. WE BELIEVE THAT PEOPLE SHOULD NOT BE HUNGRY. WE RECOGNIZE THAT ECONOMIC, RACIAL AND GENDER INEQUALITY ARE THE MAIN DRIVERS OF FOOD INSECURITY. WE WELCOME OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED WITH COMPASSION AND RESPECT. WE STRIVE TO END HUNGER BY ADDRESSING WITH OUR PARTNERS THE SYSTEMIC CAUSES AND IMMEDIATE IMPACTS OF FOOD INSECURITY.

Massachusetts State Grange Patrons Of Husbandry Inc

Palmer, MA

Assets: $3m

Revenue: $440k

MISSION:

AGRICULTURE AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS THE GRANGE PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO DEVELOP TO THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL IN ORDER TO BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES AND STATES, AS WELL AS A STRONGER NATION.

Arlington Eats Inc

Arlington, MA

Assets: $3m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN ELIMINATING FOOD INSECURITY AND HUNGER IN ARLINGTON, MA BY OPERATING A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE FOOD AT NO CHARGE TO RESIDENTS WHO ARE FOOD INSECURE.

Spoonfuls Inc

Newton, MA

Assets: $3m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

LOVIN' SPOONFULS IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT FACILITATES THE RECOVERY AND DISTRIBUTION OF HEALTHY, PERISHABLE FOOD THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE DISCARDED. LOVIN' SPOONFULS WORKS EFFICIENTLY TO DELIVER THIS FOOD DIRECTLY TO THE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND RESOURCES WHERE IT CAN HAVE THE GREATEST IMPACT. LOVIN' SPOONFULS IS COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING THE HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT THAT FOOD WASTE HAS ON OUR COMMUNITY. HEADQUARTED IN BOSTON, MA, LOVIN' SPOONFULS IS A 501(C)(3), NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. THE PLENTY PROGRAM AT LOVIN' SPOONFULS WILL PROVIDE BENEFICIARIES AND THOSE THAT THEY SERVE WITH THE EDUCATION, TOOLS AND KNOW-HOW THEY NEED TO STORE, PREPARE AND FURTHER UTILIZE THE FOOD THAT WE DELIVER TO THEM. THE PRIMARY GOALS INCLUDE FRESH, RESOURCEFUL PREPARATION AND THE SIMULTANEOUS EFFICIENCY AND MINIMIZATION OF KITCHEN WASTE AND EXCESS.

Food For Free Committees Inc

Cambridge, MA

Assets: $3m

Revenue: $15m

MISSION:

FOOD FOR FREE IMPROVES ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD THROUGH ESTABLISHING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING AND PARTNERSHIPS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS AND STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM.

Historic Oneil Farm Inc

Duxbury, MA

Assets: $3m

Revenue: $12k

MISSION:

PRESERVATION OF O'NEIL FARM AND EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE.