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Pittsfield Co-op President and CEO Jay Anderson with People's Pantry President Beth Moser, left, at the check presentation to the pantry.

Pittsfield Co-op Donates $1,000 to People's Pantry

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank recently made a $1,000 donation to The People's Pantry in Great Barrington. 
 
The pantry, located at Saint James Place, is a local nonprofit offering locally sourced food and other resources to clients experiencing food insecurity.
 
"The People's Pantry serves a critical need for Great Barrington and the southern Berkshires," said J. Jay Anderson, president and CEO of Pittsfield Cooperative Bank. "They are an admirable organization dedicated to helping the people in our community who need it most." 
 
Since 1999, The People's Pantry has been a local staple for those experiencing food insecurity in the Berkshires. While mainly serving the Southern Berkshire community, all individuals in need of food support are encouraged to visit, with no required proof of income or status to receive services. It is run primarily by volunteers and supported with food collection and financial donations from local organizations and individuals, and is a member of the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.
 
"We are extremely grateful and appreciative of the donation from the Pittsfield Cooperative Bank", said Beth Moser, president of The People's Pantry. "We rely on our donors' generous support to help reduce food supply costs, so that we can keep serving our community."
 
To make a donation, or volunteer, visit The People's Pantry to learn more about how you can get involved.

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Governor Healey Signs Breast Cancer Screening Bill

BOSTON — Today, Governor Maura Healey signed An Act Relative to Medically Necessary Breast Screenings and Exams for Equity and Early Detection.

This comprehensive legislation will ensure that patients have access to follow-up breast cancer screenings and exams, while also preventing any increase in patient cost-sharing by 2026. 

"We know that early detection of breast cancer saves lives. This legislation will help ensure that cost is not a barrier for women to get the screenings and care they need," said Governor Healey. "I'm grateful to the Legislature for their leadership on this bill, and to the patients, providers and advocates who made their voices heard in support of more affordable and accessible care for Massachusetts residents."  

This legislation would, starting in 2026, require insurers to cover diagnostic exams for breast cancer, digital breast tomosynthesis screening, and medically necessary and appropriate screening with breast MRIs and ultrasounds. This legislation would also prevent any increase in patient cost-sharing, thus removing cost barriers for patients who need more rigorous screenings due to dense breast tissue or abnormalities seen in their initial preventive screening mammograms. 

 

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