Spring Fundraising Campaign
We are hosting the Boston Local Food Program’s first Spring Fundraising Campaign in hopes of raising $5,000 to launch a Technical Assistance Pilot Program.
We are almost at the end of our fundraiser, but it isn’t too late to get in on the action! We are hosting a Bowling, Books, and Pizza Bash on May 20th at American Flatbread in Brighton, MA. We will be selling copies of our Women in Food Cookbook, $5 raffle tickets for a local love goodie bag, and a portion of flatbread pizza purchases will be donated to SBN.
Join SBN’s Boston Local Food Program for an evening of celebration, community, and delicious local food! We’re thrilled to host a Book Launch, Raffle, and Pizza Night on Tuesday, May 20th from 5-9PM at Flatbread Pizza & Bowling in Brighton.
This festive night will mark the launch of our brand new cookbook, Women in Food—a full-color collection of 30 heartfelt stories and recipes from New England farmers and food makers. The book honors the care, creativity, and connection that happens around our tables, celebrating the often-unseen “women’s work” of nourishing our communities.
If folks join us in person, we will be selling $5 raffle tickets for the Local Love Gift Bags. Each is a unique combination of fabulous locally made foods and beverages estimated to be around $50. The raffle winners will be announced at 7:00 PM. If you can't be there in person, you can still be part of the all-virtual raffle, $10 tickets for virtual prizes (values vary, many worth $100 or more.)
While you’re there, grab a slice or hit the lanes—American Flatbread will donate $3.50 for each large flatbread (pizza) and $1.75 for each small flatbread (pizza) sold during the benefit. All proceeds will support our Spring Fundraising Campaign, with a goal of raising $5,000 to launch a Technical Assistance Pilot Program that will connect small food businesses with expert consultants. Your support will help entrepreneurs across our local food system access the tools and guidance they need to grow and thrive.
Whether you come for the pizza, the raffle, or the people—we hope you’ll join us in supporting a strong, sustainable local food system
Bowling, Books, and Pizza Bash!
Tuesday, May 20th | 5:00-9:00PM | American Flatbread, Brighton
Weekly Themes in March
🌱 Week 1 (03/03-03/09): Give It Up Challenge – Kick off the donation campaign by making a simple but powerful shift—swap your daily chain store coffee and donate those funds to support us. Every contribution helps strengthen our local food system and sustain the businesses that make our community thrive.
📖 Week 2 (03/10-03/16): Women in Food Cookbook – For Women's History Month we want to uplift the women in food, the women behind the food, and the "women's work" of nourishing our community. We’ve put together a delightful cookbook featuring 32 stories and recipes from New England farmers and food makers, along with the dishes that brought their communities together around the table.
This stunning full-color cookbook is filled with the inspiration, joy and nourishing that happens every day around our tables. The stories shared in its pages span the roles of traditional mother and grandmother, colleagues and friends, self, and more in the moments of nurturing, care, mentoring, inspiration, laughter and tears. This cookbook is as much a testament to those that uplift us and help us face another day, or inspire us to find new versions of ourselves, as it is a collection of dishes to savor, share and enjoy. It is the culmination of generosity, collaboration, and creativity.
Our Women in Food is available with a $75 to our Spring Fundraising Campaign, follow the donation link.
Also, don’t miss Pie Day on March 14th—how big a slice of your pie will you dedicate to supporting local food businesses?
🚶♀️Week 3 (03/17-03/23): Join us for our Welcoming Spring Walk on Saturday, March 22nd at 12:00 and stroll from the Boston Public Market, entrance facing the Greenway (Hanover St and Surface Rd) along the Rose Kennedy Greenway! Once you sign up, we'll send you a pledge sheet so your friends and family can support your contribution. When you arrive at the walk, we'll give you a lovely Boston Local Food t-shirt and a water bottle sticker, and cheer you on as you make the Boston Local Food Festival (1 mile) loop as many times as you enjoy walking. Your pledge donations can count toward the perks above.
🎁 Week 4 (03/24-03/31): Local Love Raffle – We are thrilled to share amazing gifts! We will be raffling 10 Local Love Gift Bags, each filled with a unique curated assortment of local goodies, plus Gift Cards from such amazing businesses as Volante Farms in Needham, Russell’s Garden Center in Wayland, Red Apple Farms in the Boston Public Market and Phillipston MA, and Créme de Liqueur’s online store; a half share from Family Dinner; a one-time CSA share from Red Fire Farm; a hard cider fermentation kit; a Gift Bag with goodies their beautiful seasonal cookbook, and a gift card from Boston Public Market; a gym bag and workout gear from Longfellow Athletic Clubs; tickets to many local food events and tours; and more! Raffle drawing on Friday, April 4th! Every donation of $20 or more get you a chance to win!
INCENCTIVES
INCENCTIVES
$10 = Sticker
$30 = Boston Local Food Festival t-shirt
$75 = Women in Food Cookbook
Your donation directly supports farms, fisherfolk, and food producers
Every day, we’re bombarded with headlines about environmental destruction, economic instability, and threats to our communities. But here at the Boston Local Food Program, we’re committed to a different narrative—one that connects, elevates, and celebrates the people who nourish us. For the past 15 years, we’ve supported local farms, fisheries, and food makers, recognizing them as the stewards of our land, water, and economy. We believe in this work and are taking a leap of faith to make this corner of the world a little better for everyone. Unlike industrial agriculture, our local farmers and fishermen actively restore and protect our natural resources, reinforcing our land for a healthier future. Yet, as grant funding shrinks and priorities shift, our local food community needs your support now more than ever.
Throughout the month of March, we are organizing the Sustainable Business Network's first Spring Fundraising Campaign in hopes of raising $5,000 to launch a Technical Assistance Pilot Program. The goal of the campaign is to connect with local consultants across various fields to create a dynamic and accessible program that supports small food businesses at every stage. Every entrepreneur encounters challenges, and having the right expert at the right time can unlock new opportunities for growth and success. Unlike larger companies, small businesses may not always have the resources to navigate these hurdles alone. Designed to provide tailored guidance and expertise, this initiative will help local food businesses thrive, innovate, and reach their full potential. As we launch this exciting new resource, we invite you to join us in making it a reality!It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Other ways to get involved
We have so many ways for you to get involved—volunteer, share your expertise, spread the word, or donate. Whatever you do, know that your support is helping to build a stronger, more resilient local food system.