Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
Laura Sylvester is a versatile professional with experience in public policy, advocacy, and communications. With a background in research, outreach coordination, and campaign coordination, Laura has worked with various organizations such as The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, MotherWoman, and Caring Health Center. Laura also has experience in editorial roles and retail. Laura holds a Master's degree in Public Policy and Administration and Public Health from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
Together, we end hunger. Since 1982, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has been a community partner to end hunger. We provide healthy and culturally responsive food directly through our Mobile Food Bank and Brown Bag: Food for Elders sites and through the 169+ member food assistance network in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties. These independent pantries, meal sites, and shelters are on the front lines, providing food and other resources to individuals, families, seniors, children, and people with disabilities, including veterans, so they may lead healthy and meaningful lives. The Food Bank partners on public education and advocacy to eliminate systemic barriers to food security, operating with the belief that everyone has a right to healthy food.