Hunger in Massachusetts is a systemic problem that requires a change in systems to eradicate. We were honored to be invited to attend the Ending Hunger MA forum.

Some great context from the State House News:
As the costs for basic necessities rise, MA residents living on the economic margins must choose between buying groceries and paying for housing, transportation, childcare and basic utilities. It’s a dilemma that plays out in hundreds of thousands of MA households. Hunger and access to proper nutrition remain pervasive. Hunger in MA is significantly higher among Black and Latinx populations, and visits to local food pantries have not returned to pre-pandemic levels. Food insecurity rates among MA college students, seniors, and immigrants remain surprisingly high. The issue of food insecurity recently gathered national leaders at a historic White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health creating a national strategy to end hunger and reduce diet-related disease in America by 2030. Leaders across the Commonwealth of MA are convening and building a framework to advance our state’s food security by 2030 as well.

Our own CEO, Birgitta Damon is front and center welcoming the new legislative body and discussing the concerns and needs from our area! Let's go, Lynn! #GovernmentAtWork #voicesupforDemocracy

It was great to welcome Salem Five Bank to our new offices at 181 Union Street, Lynn! We were honored with a $2500 gift, ear marked for our Home Energy Assistance (Fuel Assistance) program. We are working hard every day to keep the Greater Lynn area safe and warm. Thank you for supporting our efforts! Pictured: Andrew Gilroy, Community Services Director (LEO Inc.), Birgitta S. Damon, CEO (LEO Inc.), Meghan Needham, Charitable Foundation Manager, Salem Five. #HeatingHelpisHere #KeepTheHeatOn #helpingpeople
#CommunityActionMA #ChangingLives #PovertyAwarenessMonth

What would we do without our partnership with Cradles to Crayons! We are so grateful for the latest donation of warm winter clothes and gear. This year, because of Cradles and amazing individual donors we gave EVERY child in our care a new winter coat! Even some siblings! #itsagoodmorning ♥️

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