BMC's Nutrition Resource Center
Hunger and malnutrition remain serious conditions for many people in Greater Boston. For young children, pregnant or nursing mothers, and the babies of malnourished women, the consequences can be particularly profound. To address the burden of hunger and malnutrition in our patient population, BMC established a new Preventive Food Pantry and Demonstration Kitchen in 2002.
The new pantry and demonstration kitchen provide culturally appropriate foods for normal and therapeutic diets and address a wide range of disorders often associated with malnutrition and hunger.
By providing food, education in nutrition, and cooking demonstrations to nearly 5,000 patients per month, BMC is able to effectively fight against the ravages of malnutrition and hunger with both preventive and therapeutic measures. Staff also enrolls eligible patients in the Food Stamps program.
BMC supporters Missy Carter, Ted Cutler and Joan and Steve Belkin join Elaine Ullian (center) for the Pantry's opening.
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Donate Food!
Food Donations are always welcome.
The Food Pantry Endowment Calendar
The food pantry serves over 5,000 families a month and 100% of the food pantry's budget comes through philanthropy. Click here to meet the donors that have endowed 52 weeks of the Food Pantry to ensure that it can continue to help people in need.
The Grow Clinic
The Grow Clinic works closely with the Food Pantry to help feed the children of Boston. Learn more about the Grow Clinic here.
Donate Food Virtually!
Join BMC's Virtual Food Drive! Just visit our virtual grocery store and purchase food items. It's a great way for individuals, schools, and community groups to help the Food Pantry!
Suggested Items for Donation
• Dry and canned pastas
• Pasta sauce
• one or two pound bags of rice
• Canned tuna
• Macaroni and cheese
• Non-sugared cereals
• Oil
• Canned vegetables
For more information, contact the Food Pantry at 617.414.3834.
Volunteer!
The Nutrition Resource Center, comprised of the Preventive Food Pantry, Demonstration Kitchen, and the WIC program always welcomes volunteers to assist with food distribution, picking up, sorting and stocking supplies and assisting the registered dietitian in the demonstration kitchen.
Please contact Volunteer Services at 617.414.5122 or the Food Pantry at 617.414.3834.
We are grateful to the many individuals, companies, schools, temples, churches and other community groups who have provided much need food donations to the pantry.
BMC Trustee Arthur Collias looks at the many offerings at the Food Pantry.
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