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10.07.2025

On The Patch: MA Housing Agency Awards $150K In Grants For Community Gardens, Farmer’s Markets

MASSACHUSETTS — A Massachusetts agency dedicated to affordable housing is helping people offer another necessity to state residents: Food. MassHousing has awarded $150,000 to support community gardens, farmer’s markets and […]

10.01.2025

In Boston Real Estate Times: MassHousing Awards $150,000 to Support Healthy Food Access in Rental Housing Communities

BOSTON— In a significant step toward addressing food insecurity in Massachusetts, MassHousing has awarded $150,000 in grants to support healthy food initiatives at 16 agency-financed rental housing communities across the […]

11.27.2024

On hoodline: Boston Police and Madison Park Development Team Up to Distribute 1,000 Thanksgiving Meals in Roxbury

This Thanksgiving, officers from the District B-2 Community Service Office partnered with Madison Park Community Development in Roxbury. The Boston Police Department recently announced that over 1,000 Thanksgiving meal bags were packed […]

11.27.2023

In CBS Boston: Roxbury woman prepares Thanksgiving meals for 500 families

On November 16th, 2023, CBS Boston highlighted MPDC’s Health Equity and Wellness Coordinator, Leslie Stafford, and her efforts in spearheading several related initiatives at the organization, including the annual “Gratitude Project.” FEATURED: MPDC’s Health, Equity, and Wellness Coordinator, Leslie Stafford — Click to read more details.