Please consider supporting your local food pantries this season.  Monetary donations are always helpful, but food donations are appreciated as well. The Food Bank of Western Mass is a wonderful organization that already supports most local pantries. A donation to the food bank is a great idea. But you can also donate directly to your local food pantry!  Here are some:

The Center for Self-Reliance

Main St. in Greenfield and Maple St. in Shelburne Falls

The Franklin Area Survival Center

4th St. in Turners Falls

Northfield Regional Food Pantry

155 Main St in Northfield, downstairs in the library

Orange Food Pantry

81 East River Street in Orange

Hilltown Churches Food Pantry

429 Main St in Ashfield

The Stone Soup Cafe

Main and Hope Streets in Greenfield