The Massachusetts Children’s Fund is a nonprofit organization with one single purpose: top provide baby food and supplies to children in need throughout Massachusetts. Located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts and headed by its President, Dan Levine, Massachusetts Children’s Fund aims to fill those glaring needs which the available state programs cannot or do not address. Food Stamps and other programs simply do not even come close to addressing the need in our state.

The Massachusetts Children’s Fund provides its services using private and corporate donations. With this money the Fund offers food, nutritional education, and other emergency services to those in need. To the surprise of many people, many low-income families do not have adequate access to baby food (for example, many food pantries will not handle any food in glass jars) leaving many children in these families undernourished. In addition to providing food, the Massachusetts Children’s Fund has a network of volunteer workers who go to schools, shelters, and other targeted locations to provide nutritional education. This education is a complementary but essential component of the Fund’s mission of improving the nutrition of the children of Massachusetts.

The Fund also solicits donations of cribs, gates, and other baby supplies and distributes these to families in need. In doing so, the Fund enhances the safety and overall quality of life for low-income children by providing equipment their families would otherwise not be able to afford.

Visit the Massachusetts Children’s Fund website to learn more about the services and programs they provide to thousands of people.

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