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It takes more than food to achieve long-term stability, and the Food Bank provides a variety of programs to meet those needs.

Food Distribution

As our primary operation, the Food Distribution Program distributes more than 2 million pounds of food annually in 30 communities. Foods are obtained from the federal and state emergency food assistance programs, and…

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Mobile Pantry

The Mobile Pantry is a community-based health and nutrition service program that offers home delivery of nutritious foods specifically tailored to meet the health and dietary requirements of low income, homebound elderly and…

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Operation Nourish

Operation Nourish began in September 2011 for the purpose of providing supplemental food to children who may not have enough food to eat at home. The program focuses on…

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Community Market

Our Community Market program is a free farmer’s market style food distribution serving the residents of three Lowell Housing Authority properties, Chelmsford Senior Housing and Dracut Senior Housing. The program offers residents the opportunity to supplement their groceries by enjoying fresh produce and other food staples at no cost. Produce…

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Food Rescue

The Food Rescue program picks up perishable foods from Greater Lowell supermarkets up to three times per week and distributes them to our member agencies and to a senior housing complex while the items are still fresh to prevent food waste.  All Food Rescue items are still safe to eat…

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Summer Lunch

Children who rely on school meals to meet their nutritional needs may struggle during the summer, and this program gives these families somewhere to turn when school is out. In partnership with the USDA, MVFB’s Summer Lunch program provides healthy lunches and snacks to children in need.  Meals are offered…

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