Westfield Bank Donates $10,000 to Rachel’s Table’s Outrun Hunger 5K

WESTFIELD — Westfield Bank announced a $10,000 donation to Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts in support of the organization’s Outrun Hunger 5K race and 1-mile fun walk on Sunday, May 17 in Forest Park in Springfield.

Headquartered in Springfield, Rachel’s Table addresses hunger by rescuing surplus food from local grocery stores, restaurants, farmers markets, and bakeries for delivery to food pantries, shelters, afterschool programs, and more. The organization also operates food purchasing programs and a gleaning program to connect communities with fresh local farm produce, and supports the development of community gardens.

“Westfield Bank has been a leader in community support for so many,” said Jodi Falk, executive director of Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts. “We are so fortunate to work with a company that walks its talk and rolls up its sleeves to join us in the hard but rewarding work of feeding and nourishing Western Mass. communities. On every level, Westfield Bank steps up and shows up. We thank them for their partnership and leadership.”

This donation is part of Westfield Bank’s broader commitment to community engagement and local well-being. From financial support to hands-on volunteerism and long-term nonprofit partnerships, the bank is dedicated to helping communities grow stronger and more resilient.

“It’s our honor to support Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts, the Outrun Hunger event, and its efforts to help ensure local residents have reliable access to healthy food,” said James Hagan, president and CEO of Westfield Bank. “Helping our communities thrive matters deeply to us, and we’re proud to stand with organizations that are doing meaningful work every day.”