Much progress has been made on our new distribution center, and though we have more to complete, we want you to be a part of the official unveiling!

This cold storage building will allow us to distribute more fresh produce and support our food access partners with even greater speed, capacity, and reliability. Representatives from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, members of state and local government, key partners, and our staff and board will be in attendance to share words about the impact this building will have on the community.

Join us as we celebrate this Gleaner milestone and tour the new building!

Upon arrival, please park in the lot at the end of Martin Street. Otherwise, overflow parking is available at the Jones Field Playground.

Speakers:

Welcome 

Peter Thayer, Board President, Boston Area Gleaners

Impact of Distribution Center on Local and Regional Agriculture

Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

Ashley Randle, Commissioner

Julianne Stelmaszyk, Director of Food Security

US Department of Agriculture Rural Development Program

Chris Lyon, State Director for Southern New England

Regional Resource for Food Security Partners

Eric Schoen, Board of Advisors, Greater Boston Food Bank

Jessica Cantin, CEO, Food for Free

Importance for Local Community

Jamie Eldridge, State Senator of Middlesex & Worcester District

Closing Remarks

Boston Area Gleaners

Dylan Frazier, Director of Operations and Strategy

Usha Thakrar, Executive Director