Salmon Falls Gallery in beautiful Shelburne Falls, MA has been showing the work of artists who live and work within 50 miles of us since 1985. We love local! We know Beauty feeds the soul, but good fresh veggies, grains and other delicious foods keep bodies thriving. The gallery is supporting the Food Bank Farm and Monte's March 2021 by doing the following:
Artists for Food is an exhibit of works by our ongoing artists (and there are about 90 of them). Every sale of a piece from the show donates at least 20% of the selling price to the Food Bank Farm. Some artists are donating a portion of what they earn on each sale, giving up to 70% to the Food Bank Farm.
It's simple, you come into the gallery and go home with a beautiful work of art, and The Food Bank Farm gets some money!
You can also just press the donate button and bypass the ART to give dollars to the cause, but why not support a fine local artist while you are supporting the Food Bank Farm? It's all good.
The art in our profile picture is by Rebecca Clark, mother of fruit farmer Ben Clark of the Clarkdale Fruit Farm. It is titled Two Pears and they look just delicious. I am sure they are Clarkdale Fruit Farm pears! You can buy a print of this pastel drawing by clicking right here.
This is our second year joining Monte's Virtual March for the Food Bank Farm. I hope you will support it!
Sincerely,
Donna Gates, Director
Salmon Falls Gallery
Monte's March 2021 - End Hunger Now
On November 22nd & 23rd, WRSI – The River’s Monte Belmonte will be leading his annual march against hunger through the Pioneer Valley during his Monte’s March event. For two days, Monte, Congressman Jim McGovern, and their supporters will push a shopping cart 43 miles from Springfield to Greenfield to raise awareness and funds for food insecurity in our region. Supporters are encouraged to donate money to benefit The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Our target this year is $500,000 and with your help, we know we can surpass this goal! You can march with Monte and Congressman McGovern by raising money for the event as an individual or as part of a team:
Individuals:
- A suggested fundraising minimum of $1,000 of more is encouraged to join Monte for either Monday or Tuesday of the walk (or a smaller portion) but we want EVERYONE to march - no matter how much is raised. It's that important.
- Marchers must be 18+ or accompanied by an adult.
- All Marchers are responsible for arranging their own transportation and pick-ups.
Create a Team:
- A suggested fundraising minimum of $1,000 or more per team is encouraged to join Monte for either Monday or Tuesday of the walk (or a smaller portion) but we want EVERYONE to march - no matter how much is raised. It's that important.
Teams are defined as two or more people fundraising together. - Marchers must be 18+ or accompanied by an adult.
- All Marchers are responsible for arranging their own transportation and pick-ups.
Can't march? Become a virtual marcher and raise funds online to support the march or create a mini-march in your neighborhood or at your school! There is no suggested fundraising minimum to be a virtual marcher but we know you'll do great!
Are you a teacher or administrator looking to get your school involved in Monte's March? Please contact Event Coordinator, Cheyenne Burnham at [email protected].
Since 1982, The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has been feeding our neighbors in need and leading the community to end hunger. We distribute food to our member agencies in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire counties. These independent pantries, meal sites and shelters are on the front lines of emergency food assistance in our region, playing a crucial role helping individuals, families, seniors and children. Every $1 donated to The Food Bank can provide 4 healthy and nutritious meals for a family who needs them most.