ROSLINDALE FOOD COLLECTIVE INC
EIN 93-4951322 · Food Programs (K30)
What they do
Roslindale Food Collective is A Grassroots Community-based Mutual Aid Food Distribution Program Dedicated to Reducing Food Insecurity In Roslindale and Surrounding Boston Neighborhoods. The Organization is Powered By Local Neighbors Supporting Other Neighbors Operating Through Volunteer Leadership and Community Partnerships.The Organization Rescues Surplus Food Purchases Fresh Produce and Culturally Relevant Items and Distributes Groceries Directly to Individuals and Families In Need Without Barriers Such As Identification Income Verification or Citizenship Requirements. In 2025 Roslindale Food Collective Distributed Approximately 122,000 Pounds of Food to Community Members Through Weekly Food Distribution Events. Food Provided Included Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Pantry Staples Dairy Protein and Culturally Relevant Items. The Program Prioritizes Dignity Accessibility and Equity In Food Access Ensuring That Vulnerable Populations Including Immigrants Seniors and Low-income Families Rec
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LEAH ARTEAGADIRECTOR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2024
- Location
- 319 KITTREDGE ST, ROSLINDALE, MA 02131-4141
- County
- Suffolk
- In care of
- % LEAH ARTEAGA
- Primary officer
- Leah Arteaga, Director
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Food Programs (K30)
- IRS tax category
- Food Programs