Boston Public Library: Boston Public Library Announces Spice Bank Collective

Boston MA

17 November, 2021

3:53 PM

Description

Press release from Boston Public Library: November 17, 2021 The Boston Public Library today announced the launch of the BPL Spice Bank Collective, in collaboration with the Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB). What: Patrons are encouraged to bring unopened spices and dried herbs to their local participating branch. With the help of the GBFB, each branch will select a local food pantry to donate to. Additionally, donations dropped off at the Newsfeed Café, located at the Central Library in Copley Square, will be matched by the Café. What Why: By providing access to spices, the BPL hopes to offer a way to maintain a sense of cultural identity and family traditions, encourage creative and nutritious cooking, and promote the abundant cultural make up that is found in Massachusetts.  Why When: Donations will be accepted through 2022. When Where: Participating branch locations are listed below. Where Adams Street Branch Brighton Branch Central Library in Copley Square (Newsfeed Café) Charlestown Branch Codman Square Branch Connolly Branch East Boston Branch Egleston Square Fields Corner Branch Grove Hall Branch Honan-Allston Branch Hyde Park Branch Jamaica Plain Branch Lower Mills Branch Mattapan Branch North End Branch Parker Hill Branch Roxbury Branch South Boston Branch South End Branch West End Branch West Roxbury Branch This press release was produced by Boston Public Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.