Will Bike 4 Food 2026

My team, Franklin Hampshire (formerly Pioneer Valley) Habitat Rides 4 Food is entered into the Western Massachusetts Food Bank's 15th Annual Will Bike 4 Food event, on Sepember 20, 2026, starting and ending in Hatfield, MA. We were the top fundraising team the last two years and we aim for a three-peat this year, while increasing the take for the food bank, whose overall goal is $300,000 raised, to reflect the continuing food crisis here and elsewhere

We do it because we love cycling and and we love our neighbors who are living food-insecure lives amid the plenty of our society. And, of course, given our roots as a Habitat-themed team, what connection is more basic that food and housing?

I am working hard to prepare for this great event, and hope that you will join me in spirit, and tangibly, by helping to feed people who need the assistance at this time of rising prices and shrinking resources.

Each year, The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and supporters like me get together for a memorable day of biking to raise money to help neighbors experiencing food insecurity. This year, The Food Bank is also commemorating its 41st anniversary, and recognizing 41 years of partnership with local organizations and individuals alike that make its mission possible.

In addition to raising awareness, the 16th Will Bike 4 Food event raises funds that are vital to the success of the mission of The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.

By donating, you're helping us help them to provide meals for neighbors in need, and letting friends, family, coworkers, customers, and clients know that ending hunger in Western Massachusetts is an issue that’s important to you. Helping someone here, while local, helps the entire society.

With your help, Will Bike 4 Food can exceed last year’s $250,000+ raised, which will provide more than 3/4 MILLION meals to families struggling to gain access to healthy and nutritious food.