A Legacy of Support for Hunger Relief

Special to The Advocate

Beth Israel Senior Citizens Housing, Inc. of Malden is proud to celebrate over a decade of partnership with The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) and its network of over 500 hunger relief agencies. Throughout this ongoing relationship, BISCHI has contributed more than $2 million in meaningful gifts since 2013, empowering GBFB and its agencies to provide vital support to individuals and families facing food insecurity in our community.

Responding to the SNAP benefit pause

The most recent $66,000 donation from BISCHI is particularly significant, as it comes in direct response to the unfortunate suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP — sometimes known as the Food Stamp Program) benefits that occurred in November. Recognizing the increased challenges faced by those relying on these benefits, BISCHI Board President Larry Weiner explained, “Our goal is to support GBFB and their agencies in this unique time of need. This gift is intended, in a small way, to offset the SNAP benefit shortfall. We appreciate the great work of GBFB and have asked that our gift directly support the purchase of food in this unusual time of need.”

Supporting the community through direct action

By directing their donation to fund food purchases, BISCHI aims to help address the immediate needs caused by the SNAP benefit gap. This action reflects the organization’s ongoing dedication to alleviating hunger in Greater Boston and their respect for the essential work carried out by GBFB and its partner agencies.