Together we can transform lives and build a more just world. One in five Massachusetts families with children have limited access to nutritious meals. Tens of thousands of families across our region struggle to put food on their table as they face ongoing economic challenges — including rising costs of food and household essentials. For 26 years, United Way of Massachusetts Bay has ensured that families have enough to eat through the holiday season. Last year, United Way’s Gratitude Project partnered with 19 communities, brought together over 700 volunteers and donors, and awarded $180,000 in Gratitude grants to community centered organizations to support 16,000 families in our region.