Feeding hope for half a century
Thanks to the generous contributions and commitment from our community, the Capital Region Food Program (CRFP) provided over $150,000 in meal vouchers for the 50th annual Holiday Project, a remarkable achievement in its ongoing commitment to alleviating hunger in the Greater Concord area.
On Dec. 16, CRFP distributed over 2,250 vouchers to local families in need. These vouchers are redeemable until Jan. 31, 2024, at participating Market Basket locations, allowing families to choose specific food items based on their needs.
Last year we transitioned the annual Holiday Project from delivering food baskets to providing holiday meal vouchers. This proved to be a huge success amongst recipients and our partner agencies. It provides a more sustainable program by maximizing the impact of community donations and reducing unintentional food waste because families now have more choices to meet their specific dietary, cultural and nutritional needs.
The 50th Holiday Project signifies CRFP’s dedication to reducing hunger for those facing food insecurity in our community. These efforts would not be possible without the ongoing commitment of our many volunteers, contributors, agency partners and community supporters who helped feed approximately 7,000 individuals this holiday season.
To learn more and continue supporting CRFP and its Year Round Distribution Program, please visit capitalregionfoodprogram.org.
On behalf of the board of trustees, thank you.
Elena Alois
Concord