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.
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.
When: Donations will be accepted through 2022.
Where: Participating branch locations are listed below.
- 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
