Massachusetts ranks #1 in health outcomes and healthy behaviors, according to the latest Commonwealth Fund report!

Massachusetts hospitals devote more than $1 billion annually for this cause. In 2022, Boston Children’s Hospital launched Family Food Connections, a community food pantry that supports both patient families and local residents facing food insecurity.

Understanding the link between nutrition and pediatric health, the pantry offers fresh, healthy, and culturally appropriate foods. In 2024, it recorded around 56,000 visits and distributes about 140,000 pounds of food monthly, including nearly 98,000 pounds of fresh produce. As food access remains a critical factor in pediatric healthcare, Family Food Connections is an essential resource committed to serving families and fostering meaningful connections made through food.