CLF in the Media

Resolution adopted by the Cambridge City Council on January 24th, 2011 extending their thanks to Cambridge Local First for the generous and inspiring work the Think Local Thank Local campaign accomplished in Cambridge.

MEDIA RELEASE

Contacts: Janneke House, 857-998-7392, cambridgelf@gmail.com

CAMBRIDGE LOCAL FIRST RAISES OVER $10,000 FOR FOOD FOR FREE

Cambridge, MA –Cambridge Local First’s “Think Local Thank Local” campaign to support Cambridge folks in need exceeded all expectations. The participating Cambridge Local First (CLF) businesses and their customers responded to the increasing needs of our neighbors. Thirty-six CLF businesses donated a percentage of their revenues during the week after Thanksgiving to Food For Free (http://www.foodforfree.org) a Cambridge organization that maintains a food pantry for the needy.

We’re thrilled to announce that Cambridge Local First members raised over $10,000 for this important Cambridge nonprofit. This was the best year ever for this four year old event.

To celebrate the success of the project, a party will be held on January 24th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Christopher’s Restaurant on 1920 Massachusetts Avenue. It’s open and free to the public complete with tasty hors d’œuvres and a cash bar.

Participating businesses included: (*indicates contribution of more than $400)

Harvard Square

Cardullo’s Gourmet Shoppe
Clothware
Curious George Books and Toys
The Games People Play
Harvard Book Store
*Irving House at Harvard
KangoGift
Patricia Mazza Real Estate
Tis tiK
*Veggie Planet
West Side Lounge

Central Square

*1369 Coffeehouse
*Harvest Co-op Market
Toscanini’s
University Stationery

Citywide

Home Care Contractors

East Cambridge

Mayflower Poultry Company

Huron Village

Easy Chairs Antiques
The Fishmonger
*William Henry Furniture

Inman Square

*1369 Coffeehouse
Boutique Fabulous
Stellabella Toys

Kendall Square

*Cambridge Brewing Company

Mid-Cambridge

A Bed and Breakfast
Harding House

North Cambridge

Griffin Properties

Observatory Hill

Didriks
Reside, Inc

Porter Square

Cambridge Common
*Cambridge Naturals
Christopher’s Restaurant
Greenward
*Henry Bear’s Park
Joie de Vivre
Salon Luna
Stellabella Toys
*TAGS Hardware

About Cambridge Local First

Cambridge Local First is a network of locally owned and independent businesses in Cambridge, MA. Cambridge Local First’s 300 members share a commitment to building a strong local economy and a vibrant, distinct community.

About Food For Free

Food for Free began in 1981 when a group of friends realized local food programs were struggling to meet the needs in the community. With borrowed trucks, these volunteers gathered fruit, vegetables, and bread-food that would have been thrown away-and delivered it to meal programs, pantries, and shelters. Since then, Food for Free has helped thousands of area people. . In 2009, Food For Free’s Produce Rescue program helped feed 20,000 people every month, partnering with 65 food programs in Boston, Cambridge and Somerville, MA.