Massachusetts is home to 466 Food, Agriculture & Nutrition nonprofit organizations.
Westport, MA
Assets: $7m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 58
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
North Grafton, MA
Assets: $7m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 11
MISSION:
TO ENGAGE AND EDUCATE VOLUNTEERS TO GROW FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FOR HUNGER RELIEF.
Marshfield, MA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 120
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.
Boston, MA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $395k
MISSION:
TO INCREASE THE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF AGRICULTURE AND STIMULATE RESEARCH IN NEW FIELDS RELATED TO AGRICULTURE
Acton, MA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 34
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.
Lowell, MA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $6m
Employees: 22
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS TO EMERGENCY FEEDING PROGRAMS SERVING THE LOW-INCOME, HOMELESS AND HUNGRY.
Lincoln, MA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 18
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.
Marlborough, MA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 7
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to represent the interests of agricultural producers and rural communities.
Lincoln, MA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 206
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.
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, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $973k
Employees: 75
MISSION:
THIS IS AN EDUCATIONAL FARM ALLOWING PEOPLE TO LEARN ORGANIC FARMING THROUGH MANY PROGRAMS.
Boston, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 37
MISSION:
IMPACTING HEALTHCARE BY CELEBRATING FOOD CULTURE & GETTING HEALTHY FOOD TO FAMILIES IN NEED.
South Deerfield, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 22
MISSION:
CISA STRENGTHENS FARMS AND ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY TO BUILD THE LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY.
South Easton, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 103
MISSION:
ADVANCE THE WORKING CONDITIONS OF THE UNION MEMBERS AND ESTABLISH RELATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.
Concord, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 17
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.
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, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 5
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.
Newton, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $12m
Employees: 45
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.
Cambridge, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $15m
Employees: 35
MISSION:
FOOD FOR FREE IMPROVES ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD THROUGH ESTABLISHING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING AND PARTNERSHIPS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS AND STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM.
Duxbury, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $12k
MISSION:
PRESERVATION OF O'NEIL FARM AND EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE.