The Food Bank of Western
THE FOOD BANK OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS' MISSION IS TO FEED OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED AND LEAD THE COMMUNITY TO END HUNGER. THE FOOD BANK PROVIDES FOOD BOTH DIRECTLY AND THROUGH ITS MEMBER FOOD PANTRIES, MEAL SITES, SHELTERS AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS,TO AN ESTIMATED 120,750 INDIVIDUALS MONTHLY WHO ARE AT RISK OF HUNGER AND/OR FOOD INSECURE ON ANY GIVEN DAY, WEEK OR MONTH OF THE YEAR. IN ADDITION TO FOOD DISTRIBUTION, THE FOOD BANK ALSO PROVIDES SNAP OUTREACH AND ENROLLMENT, NUTRITION EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING RESOURCES FOR OUR REGION'S FOOD ASSISTANCE NETWORK, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY ON HUNGER AND, MORE BROADLY, FOOD INSECURITY - NOT KNOWING WHERE YOUR NEXT MEAL WILL COME FROM.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$56.7M
-0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$344K
+116.5% YoY
Grant Count
44
+76.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+23.0% YoY
About The Food Bank of Western
Based on IRS filings
The Food Bank of Western is a nonprofit organization, based in CHICOPEE, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $56.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 44 grants totaling $344K. Net investment income was $711K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $56,666,151 | $56,946,901 | $32,478,592 |
| Revenue | $32,964,929 | $32,641,287 | $28,657,996 |
| Expenses | $33,568,223 | $26,690,056 | $23,694,319 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $711,484 | $807,950 | $172,919 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Northampton Survival Center ($41,247), Franklin County Community Meals Program ($34,100), Community Action ($20,021).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMHERST SURVIVAL CENTER AMHERST, MA | FOOD FOR THE NEEDY; CASH TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT | $13,138 |
| BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER INC SPRINGFIELD, MA | FOOD FOR THE NEEDY; CASH TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT | $899 |
| BERKSHIRE DREAM CENTER INC PITTSFIELD, MA | FOOD FOR THE NEEDY; CASH TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT | $8,336 |
| BERKSHIRE FOOD PROJECT NORTH ADAMS, MA | FOOD FOR THE NEEDY; CASH TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT | $12,432 |
| BRICK HOUSE COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER TURNERS FALLS, MA | FOOD FOR THE NEEDY; CASH TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT | $1,000 |
| CASA DE ORACION EMMANUEL SPRINGFIELD, MA | FOOD FOR THE NEEDY; CASH TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT | $1,000 |
| CHRISTIAN CENTER OF PITTSFIELD PITTSFIELD, MA | FOOD FOR THE NEEDY; CASH TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT | $15,000 |
| CLINICAL & SUPPORT OPTIONS INC SPRINGFIELD, MA | FOOD FOR THE NEEDY; CASH TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT | $9,283 |
| COMMUNITY ACTION GREENFIELD, MA | FOOD FOR THE NEEDY; CASH TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT | $20,021 |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS GREAT BARRINGTON, MA | FOOD FOR THE NEEDY; CASH TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT | $3,750 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW MOREHOUSE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 49.17 | $180,416 |
| SHIRLEY DEL RIO | DIRECTOR OF FOOD OPERATIONS | 46.77 | $127,386 |
| NANCY ROBINSON | SR. DIR. OF OPERATIONS | 41.03 | $128,956 |
| CHRISTINA MAXWELL | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 44.68 | $119,759 |
| JACOB HOUGH | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 41.02 | $122,523 |
| JILLIAN MORGAN | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 43.96 | $114,860 |
| WILLIAM DAVILA | PRESIDENT (END 12/31/23) | 1 | — |
| CHARLOTTE BONEY | 1ST VP TIL 12/31/23 THEN PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| WILLETTE JOHNSON | 2ND VP TIL 12/31/23 THEN 1ST VP | 1 | — |
| OMAR IRIZARRY | CLERK TIL 12/31/23 THEN 2ND VP | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM GRINNELL | TREASURER (END 12/31/23) | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM HARJU | DIRECTOR; TREASURER AS OF 1/1/24 | 1 | — |
| SHANNON WILSON | DIRECTOR; CLERK AS OF 1/1/24 | 1 | — |
| ERICA FLORES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID LUSTEG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEORGE NEWMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BETH YOUNG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANN BARKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRUCE SHAW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHANNA MALDONADO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREA LEIBSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY FEUER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ARIANA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUZANNE BECK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ILLEANA CARRION | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIE SPRADLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSE ESCRIBANO | DIRECTOR (END 12/31/23) | 1 | — |
| JULIA SORENSEN | DIRECTOR (END 12/2023) | 1 | — |
| XIAOLEI HUA | DIRECTOR (START 1/1/24) | 1 | — |
| JOESIAH GONZALEZ | DIRECTOR (START 1/1/24) | 1 | — |
| MARY MCGOVERN | DIRECTOR (START 4/11/24) | 1 | — |
| STEVE SPEELMAN | DIRECTOR (START 4/11/24) | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The Food Bank of Western?
As of 2024, The Food Bank of Western holds $56.7M in total assets with $33.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 44 grants totaling $344K in 2024.
Where does The Food Bank of Western operate?
The Food Bank of Western has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What size grants does The Food Bank of Western award?
In 2024, The Food Bank of Western awarded 44 grants totaling $344K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Food Bank of Western's EIN?
The Food Bank of Western's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2751023. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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