Thousands of participants gathered on Boston Common to take meaningful strides against hunger, tying their laces for Project Bread's 56th Walk for Hunger. Earlier this week on May 5, the event saw a sea of community members walking with purpose, aiming to collect over $1 million in donations to combat hunger across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Funds raised through the walk will channel into widespread efforts, from feeding children and families in need to advocating for policy changes on state and federal levels, according to the 7NEWS report 

In a firm stance against food inequity, Project Bread acknowledges that "hundreds of years of racist policies have made getting food more challenging for Black, Brown, immigrant, and Indigenous communities," as expressed on Project Bread's website. The organization pledges to amplify voices from these communities, integrating them into the core strategy to dismantle barriers to nourishment and put an end to the systemic racism and economic discrimination that exacerbates hunger.

As a proud partner of the initiative, 7NEWS also highlighted the importance of the walk funds in bolstering community organizations, which play a crucial role in the immediate response to the hunger crisis and the sustained effort for recovery that lies ahead. 

Project Bread aligns itself with the voices of those who face hunger day in, and day out. "We seek out the expertise of those who experience hunger and make sure those voices are at the center of Project Bread’s strategy, research, and programs," the organization states on its website. As an anti-hunger nonprofit, Project Bread embodies this commitment in its work, their hiring practices, and their role within the community at large, ensuring actions are in sync with words.