On May 3, HFA, a national architecture and engineering firm with a Franklin office, will join thousands of walkers for Project Bread's 58th Walk for Hunger. For the first time, the firm's corporate team will walk a 3-mile loop on Boston Common alongside participants from across the Commonwealth walking in-person or virtually in their own neighborhoods. This year's Walk is expected to raise more than $1 million to fund Project Bread's statewide programs ensuring access to nutritious food for all.
Now in its 58th year, The Walk for Hunger remains the organization’s flagship community event, bringing together families, friends, and neighbors in a celebration of compassion and action. The event kicks off Sunday, May 3 at 9 a.m. with food, entertainment, and family-friendly activities. The route is fully accessible, and ASL interpreters and multilingual staff will be present to ensure everyone can participate.
“Every annual Walk, every dollar raised moves us closer to a Massachusetts where no family has to wonder where they will get their next meal,” says Erin McAleer, President & CEO of Project Bread. “Coming together as an anti-hunger community is at the heart of this effort. HFA’s commitment to ending food insecurity, along with the dedication of walkers and supporters, makes Massachusetts healthier and stronger for all of us.”
HFA is a national architecture and engineering firm with offices in Boston and Franklin, among locations across the United States and Mexico. The employee-owned firm provides architecture, engineering, and design services across a range of sectors, with projects that directly impact everyday experiences, including access to grocery stores, health care and retail. This year, HFA joins the Walk for Hunger for the first time as a $5,000 sponsor, with a five-person corporate team walking on Boston Common.
"Our work is about shaping environments that support everyday life, and access to food is a critical part of that," said Steven Le, Grocery + Retail Senior Lead at HFA. "Through our grocery-focused work, we partner with clients to design stores that are accessible, efficient, and embedded within the communities they serve. Project Bread's mission to ensure equitable food access deeply aligns with this—reinforcing the idea that thoughtful design can play a role in building healthier, more connected communities. The Walk for Hunger represents an opportunity to turn awareness into action, and for our team, it reflects our broader commitment to social responsibility and the belief that even small actions, when done collectively, can create meaningful change."
To register as a participant for Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger, or to support a walker or team with a donation, visit give.projectbread.org/walk. All individual walkers are encouraged to fundraise a minimum of $25 and teams $250. Participants who raise $500 or more are recognized as Heart & Sole walkers and receive access to personalized fundraising support, exclusive event gear, free breakfast on Walk Day, and invitations to exclusive events.
People experiencing food insecurity should call Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline (1-800-645-8333), which provides confidential, free assistance getting connected to a variety of food resources in 180 languages and for the hearing impaired. Counselors can pre-screen families and help them to apply for SNAP. Learn more at projectbread.org/get-help.
About Project Bread
Project Bread is the leading statewide food security organization in Massachusetts. Beginning in 1969 with the first Walk for Hunger, the nonprofit focuses on driving systemic change to ensure people of all ages have reliable access to healthy food. Project Bread works collaboratively across sectors to create innovative solutions to end hunger and improve lives across the Commonwealth. For more information, visit: www.projectbread.org.
About HFA
HFA is an employee-owned, nationwide architecture and engineering firm with offices in Bentonville, AR, Fort Worth, TX, Franklin, MA; Boston; Baltimore; Springfield, MO, and Mexico City. With 35 years of experience, HFA has become a trusted partner for a diverse range of clients, providing comprehensive services that combine design innovation and project delivery excellence. The studio’s portfolio includes commercial projects in retail, industrial, mixed-use/office, restaurants, healthcare, hospitality, entertainment spaces, and science and technology sectors. To learn more about HFA and their work, visit https://www.hfa-ae.com/.
