Berkshire Bounty Conducts Crowdfunding Campaign
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Bounty, a 501(c)(3) food recovery organization, will conduct a crowdfunding campaign from Dec. 2 through Dec. 16 to raise funds to address an urgent and growing community need.
"Food pantries are serving more people than ever. Berkshire Bounty receives calls daily for more food," said Morgan Ovitsky, Executive Director of Berkshire Bounty. "Our goal is to raise $175,000 by the end of 2025 in order to ensure that we can serve Berkshire County through 2026."
Despite considerable challenges, Berkshire Bounty continues to make strides in mitigating food insecurity. In 2025, the organization:
- Presented in November at a meeting with the Secretary of the Massachusetts Department of Health and Human Services and several county leaders to help coordinate action steps for the food insecurity crisis caused by the cessation of SNAP benefits.
- Maintained communication with organizations across the emergency food network to strategically and effectively serve people who are food insecure
- To date in 2025, distributed 575,000 lbs. of food to 32 emergency food sites, serving 21,000 individuals per week.
Berkshire Bounty will be raising the needed funds with the help of a challenge grant from 3BL, Berkshire Money Management, the Neil & Kathleen Chrisman Fund, John W. Field Tree Service, Inc., community members Eric and Laura Jordahl, and the Buchwald Family Foundation.
"We are so pleased to be able to give back to our community! Berkshire Money Management is proud to support Berkshire Bounty as they help our neighbors in a time of need," said Lusha Martin, Client Growth Strategist with Berkshire Money Management.
"Donations from individuals and local businesses comprise a huge portion of our support. Our community really pulls together, and we are grateful," said Mark Lefenfeld and Jay Weintraub, co-founders and Board members.
Donations for Berkshire Bounty’s end-of-year campaign can be made online on this dedicated page. For more information or to inquire about making an online or offline donation, contact Sara Haimowitz, Berkshire Bounty Director of Development, at sara@berkshirebounty.org.
