
Public Policy
In the Community
The 15th Annual March for the Food Bank of Western MA with Monte Belmonte took place on November 25-26, 2024. It highlighted the fight to end hunger in western MA.
A total of $595,001 was raised and will provide over 1.5 million meals to individuals living in Berkshire, Franklin and Hampshire counties.
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The 43-mile walk from Springfield to Greenfield featured Monte Belmonte of NEPM’s Fabulous 413 radio show and Rep. Jim McGovern, who walked the entire route for the 12th consecutive year.
Rep. McGovern is well-known by WAMDA members as a champion against hunger, having established the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition & Health, the first since 1969, as well as advocating for nutrition programs throughout his career. He has served as Chair of the House Rules Committee since 2018.
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Pictured below: Judy Dowd with U.S. Rep Jim McGovern and State Rep Pat Duffy at the March for the Food Bank.
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