Take Action for Food Justice in Springfield

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Why it Matters to Us

About 1.11 million Massachusetts residents received SNAP benefits in 2024. That’s 15.6% of the state’s population.

In Springfield, that number rises to about 30% of families, with 43% reporting that they struggle with food insecurity, diet-related illness, and the daily stress of not knowing where their next meal will come from. It’s more than a statistic—it’s our neighbors, our friends, and our future.

We believe every person deserves the chance to thrive with fresh, nourishing, and culturally meaningful food. This isn’t just about health. It’s about hope. Each garden we grow, each policy we change, and each table we share moves us closer to a community where no one is left behind.

By working together, we can turn cycles of hunger into cycles of healing and abundance. And that future starts with us, here and now.

Join Our Community Meetings

Stay in the loop. Join our newsletter or monthly meetings.

Join us for collaborative, community-centered gatherings where we launch into conversations and make plans around increasing access to healthy food through policy systems and environmental change strategies. Advancing urban agriculture, increasing climate change understanding, and supporting civic engagement- our backbone values of the Springfield Food Policy Council (SFPC).

The SFPC advisory board meets every other month. Our subcommittees, depending upon the season, meet monthly and quarterly. We meet in-person and/or virtually to update, plan, and to hear from you. Registration for each committee meeting is required. Links can be found here.

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RSVP now to receive the meeting link and add it to your calendar. Can’t make it? Subscribe to meeting minutes to stay informed.

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Attend Events and Workshops

Join workshops, harvest festivals, or education sessions.

Come learn, celebrate, and connect with our community! Our hands-on workshops teach everything from growing your own food to cooking and preserving seasonal produce. Whether you’re new to gardening or a seasoned grower, you’ll leave inspired and equipped with practical skills.

Celebrate the seasons at our harvest festivals, where neighbors gather to enjoy fresh local food, live demonstrations, and the joy of shared community. These events are a fun way to taste the bounty of Springfield while meeting others who care about building a healthier food system.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Support our urban garden programs.

Help plant, harvest, and run workshops.

Whether you're planting community garden beds, nurturing seedlings, or harvesting fresh produce for local families. Lend a hand in our urban agriculture initiatives.
Help lead workshops or assist at pop-up events that broaden access to healthy, affordable food while deepening community awareness around equity.

From communications and outreach to event planning or administrative support, your talents can help amplify our impact in building a vibrant local food system.

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Take Action On Food Policy

Your Voice Can Shape Our Food System.

SFPC works to advance racially equitable food and social justice by cultivating a vibrant local food system, centered on urban agriculture. We engage in ongoing food system assessments and develop community-driven policy recommendations, particularly around agricultural infrastructure and environmental solutions.

Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) & SNAP in Massachusetts
Contact your Legislator: Write or call local/state legislators about food justice bills, school food access, and SNAP/HIP support.
Find your State Legislator here: https://malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator
Find your US Legislator here: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member
Attend City Council: [Dates for upcoming Springfield City Council coming soon]

Share Our Mission

Help Spread the Word!

Change grows when we share it. Tell your friends, family, and neighbors about the work we’re doing to make healthy, fresh food accessible for everyone in Springfield. Share our events on social media, invite others to community meetings, or bring a friend to volunteer with you.

Every conversation, post, and invite helps us build a stronger movement and a healthier, more connected community.

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