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Boston food and agriculture nonprofits

There are 318 food and agriculture programs in the greater Boston metro area, including the cities of Boston, Cambridge, Framingham, Newton, and Waltham. Combined, these Boston metro food and agriculture nonprofits employ 1,860 people, earn more than $377 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $381 million.
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Types of food and agriculture nonprofits in Boston

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Food distribution programs
 
190
 
$334,382,764
Food banks and pantries
 
80
 
$216,845,431
Agriculture nonprofits
 
71
 
$29,859,146
Food and agriculture professional societies
 
6
 
$940,212
Food and agriculture alliances and advocates
 
6
 
$511,142
Organizations supporting multiple food and agriculture nonprofits
 
5
 
$43,697
Organizations supporting a single food or agriculture nonprofit
 
2
 
$3,740
Food and agriculture technical and management assistance providers
 
1
 
$104,714
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Job trends for Boston food and agriculture nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
41
1-10
 
29
11-25
 
21
26-100
 
12
101 to 1,000
 
5
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of food and agriculture nonprofits in Boston

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
95
$250k to $1M
 
37
$1M to $5M
 
34
$5M to $25M
 
9
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of food and agriculture nonprofits in Boston

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New England Dairy Promotion Board (NEDPB)

Our purpose is to drive increased sales and demand for dairy products and ingredients. We work proactively and in partnership with leaders and innovators to increase and apply knowledge that leverages opportunities to increase dairy volume.
Revenue
$4.3m
Assets
$980.9k
Employees
7
EIN
03-0223740
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Greater Boston Food Bank

The Greater Boston Food Bank's mission is to end hunger in eastern Massachusetts. Gbfb distributes Food to almost 600 qualifying section 501 c (3) agencies providing Food for those who are Food insecure in our service area.
Revenue
$153.3m
Assets
$70.0m
Employees
170
EIN
04-2717782
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Provider Resources

To administer a federally funded food assistance program for, and provide nutrition education and training to licensed providers who reside and operate day care facilities in Massachusetts.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
28
EIN
22-2884102
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Daily Table

Daily Table offers affordable and nutritious food to underserved communities while providing cooking and nutrition skills through a teaching kitchen.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$10.1m
Employees
176
EIN
46-0673197
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eastie Farm

Eastie Farm develops interactive urban agricultural spaces and environmental education programs, pursuing climate justice and improving food access in Boston.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
22
EIN
47-5540982
IRS type
501(c)(3)

About Fresh

About Fresh delivers affordable fresh produce to Boston communities, aiming to impact healthcare by celebrating community food culture.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
37
EIN
46-2848535
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Franklin Food Pantry

The Franklin Food Pantry offers supplemental food assistance and household necessities to more than 1,000 individuals including nearly 300 children. Clients have access to bread and fresh produce daily during Pantry hours.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
11
EIN
04-3272663
IRS type
501(c)(3)

A Place To Turn

Food pantry in Natick, MA providing assistance to families in need of food, clothing and household items.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
8
EIN
04-2790777
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Essex Agricultural Society

Essex Agricultural Society promotes and preserves agricultural activities in Essex County, sponsoring the annual Topsfield Fair and awarding scholarships.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$15.6m
Employees
253
EIN
04-2135160
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Our Neighbors' Table

Our Neighbors' Table provides nearly 1.3 million meals to over 5,100 individuals - children, adults and seniors - living in northeastern Essex County, MA through community-based grocery and hot meal programs that focus on providing fresh fruit.
Revenue
$4.9m
Assets
$11.2m
Employees
23
EIN
04-3153941
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry

Loaves and Fishes provides food for 300-400 families monthly with a mission of respectful, nutritious aid for Ayer-area residents in need.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$4.2m
Employees
11
EIN
01-0726924
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gather

The seacoast family food pantry (sffp) is one of the oldest social service agencies in nh. We began in 1816 by a small group of women whose goal was to feed the families of fishermen in porstmouth, nh. We have grown to become a nearly $500,000 organizatio....
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
41
EIN
02-0226943
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boston Area Gleaners

Boston Area Gleaners harvests surplus produce to build a sustainable food system. They gleaned 954K pounds, grew 165K, and support charity.
Revenue
$4.8m
Assets
$5.8m
Employees
34
EIN
30-0434755
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Open Doorcape Ann Food Pantry

The Open door's mission is to alleviate The impact of hunger in The community. Please note: in 2016, The organization shifted from a calendar year reporting period to a july 1-june 30 fiscal year.
Revenue
$12.0m
Assets
$15.4m
Employees
74
EIN
22-2513482
IRS type
501(c)(3)

My Brother's Table

Rooted in judeo Christian ethics, My Brother's Table feeds all regardless of race, color, creed or sex. Meals are provided in an atmosphere of welcome, guests are treated with love and dignity.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
17
EIN
04-2794047
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brookline Food Pantry

Brookline Food Pantry provides free food for low-income families and individuals in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
10
EIN
47-2541926
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Merrimack Valley Food Bank (MVFB)

The focus of the Merrimack Valley Food Bank is to help meet a person's most profound need -- adequate nutrition and freedom from hunger.
Revenue
$8.4m
Assets
$10.2m
Employees
23
EIN
22-3241609
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rockingham Nutrition & Meals on Wheels Program (RNMOW)

Rockingham Nutrition and Meals on Wheels is about more than providing someone a meal. It is about giving someone the means to maintain a healthy, independent living situation.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$4.8m
Employees
107
EIN
02-0342196
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Codman Community Farms

Working farm showcasing heritage breeds, locally grown food, and community involvement while fostering New England farming practices and conservation.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
18
EIN
23-7417982
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Open Table

Open Table ends local hunger by providing healthy food and expanding storage and mobile programs. They are located in Concord, MA.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
17
EIN
04-3048933
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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