Dear friends and family.
This fall Ben and I are teaming up to support one of our favorite causes by participating in one of our favorite activities. We are planning to bike 50 miles on September 17th to support the mission of the Food Bank of Western Mass - to help reduce hunger and to increase food security in our region.
The Food Bank is one of my favorite food-related organizations here in the Pioneer Valley. They coordinate and distribute food across the region to support those who need it. They provide community cooking, nutrition and "smart shopping" classes to help people get the maximum benefits from the food that they receive. They minimize waste by making sure that eatable food in our region is delivered to people, rather than thrown away. They even have a local farm that provides residents with thousands of pounds of local, fresh and organic produce! Not to mention their strong advocacy for important programs such as the Farm-to-School campaign.
Ben and I are each trying to raise $175, or more. For every $1 that we raise, the Food Bank can distribute $13 worth of food.
No amount is too small, please give what feels right to you.
With gratitude and love,
/Arianna