Last updated: 11/23/20

Boston CANshare

The CANShare campaign helps raise funds to fight hunger and increases access to food.

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We're excited to announce the 2020 Boston CANShare fundraising campaign. This year CANShare will operate from December 15, 2020, to February 15, 2021.

For 34 years, the CANShare fundraiser has helped Bostonians put food on their tables. Residents have increased their SNAP buying power while purchasing healthy food.

Please bring back your giving spirit to support the work the Office of Food Access manages. Your contributions support programs and initiatives including our COVID-19 food insecurity efforts.

How you can take part

The annual CANShare fundraiser will begin on December 15, 2020, and will run unti February 15, 2021. For contributions and sponsorship opportunities, contact bostoncanshare@boston.gov or 617-635-3717.

You CAN make a difference! Make your monetary donation by sending a check to:

Treasury Department

City of Boston, P.O. Box 9715

Boston, MA 02114

Or visit the online donation center:

Donate to CANshare

Thank you for your donation!

Our efforts to reduce food insecurity wouldn't be possible without the community's support.

The Mayor's Office of Food Access is graterful for all our CANShare sponsors. Your generosity supports programs and initiatives managed by the Office of Food Access.

CANshare Sponsors

About the campaign

For 34 years, your support and contributions have made CANShare a success. Your donations enable us to support SNAP-matching programs to help low-income families. We're increasing healthy food options for Boston residents.