Massachusetts Builds a Food System

Early Summer 2024

The Massachusetts Food Trust Program Grows

The Mass Food Trust Program (MFTP) supports entrepreneurs bringing affordable, healthy food to low-income residents with limited access to grocery stores. The MFTP benefits our economy while developing a resilient food system in Massachusetts.

MFTP in Action in Worcester

Worcester Farmers Market provides fresh, local affordable produce

Worcester’s Regional Environmental Council Leverages MFTP to Combat Food Insecurity

As plants burst from the ground, the Regional Environmental Council (REC) in Worcester cultivates gardens and farms, enriching the lives of many! The Mass Food Trust Program spoke with Grace Sliwoski, Director of Programs at Worcester Regional Environmental Council, to see how the Massachusetts Food Trust Program has helped out.

Question: What keeps you excited about the work? Read on…

MFTP is a collaboration of the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), the Local Enterprise Assistance Fund (LEAF), and the Franklin County Community Development Corporation (FCCDC)

Would you like to learn more?

For eligibility info and the Mass Food Trust Program application process, attend a virtual information session (offered monthly). Register online.
Reach out to us about YOUR project. For projects in eastern Massachusetts, José Luis Rojas, Local Enterprise Assistance Fund (LEAF). For central and western Massachusetts, Hannah Sobel or John Waite, Franklin County Community Development Corporation (FCCDC).