2026–27 · City-wide
More food pantries and grants for better food
The resident asks for more food pantries and grants so pantries can buy better food for people struggling to find meals.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Opening more food pantries in Boston/ giving grants to food pantries to buy better food for those who need it
Who it helps and why
Many people are struggling to find their next meal. We should help them.
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- July 28, 2026
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Sustainability
- How it was submitted
- Community partner workshop
- Partner organization
- Sociedad Latina
- Submission language
- English
- Themes
- Food access
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
The same need in other cycles
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2024–25 (20 matching)
- Affordable produce plus recycling and compost binsResident wants more affordable nutritious organic produce and easier access to recycling, trash and compost bins to keep the city clean and reduce food waste.2024–25City-wide
- Food stipends for families of returning incarcerated peopleResident asks for food stipends for families whose loved ones are returning home from incarceration.2024–25City-wide
- Nutrition and cooking classes for seniorsResident asks for classes teaching low, middle and working seniors to eat healthy on limited incomes, stretch meals and store food, possibly taught by hospital or college staff.2024–25City-wide