HQ Function

Serves as the central hub for food sourcing, warehousing, and distribution logistics for GBFB's network. It also houses administrative offices, volunteer operations, and community engagement programs.

Notable Features:

The 117,000-square-foot Yawkey Distribution Center features state-of-the-art refrigeration and freezer capacity, a large volunteer processing center, and efficient loading docks for high-volume operations.

Work Culture:

A mission-driven environment focused on collaboration, compassion, and efficiency. Employees and volunteers work together with a shared commitment to alleviating hunger in the community.

HQ Significance:

The headquarters is critical to GBFB's ability to acquire, store, and distribute millions of pounds of food annually, directly impacting food security for hundreds of thousands of people in the region.

Values Reflected in HQ: The facility reflects GBFB's values of efficiency in operations, stewardship of resources, community collaboration (through its volunteer center), and commitment to providing healthy food (advanced refrigeration).

Location:

The Greater Boston Food Bank focuses its efforts on serving communities across Eastern Massachusetts. While not operating globally, GBFB is a key leader in the regional and national hunger-relief network, affiliated with Feeding America, the nationwide network of food banks, and plays a vital role in addressing food insecurity within its designated service area.

Street Address:

70 South Bay Avenue

City:

Boston

State/Province:

MA

Country:

USA