Thank you for making Monte’s March a big success!


One man, one congressman, a district attorney and lot of support from people and businesses in the community. That and a 26-mile slog through the rain ad we’ve raised over $65,000 for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts!

Check out some video clips from the March by the River’s video guy, Tom Adams of Reelife Productions!

Here’s Monte and Congressman Jim McGovern’s appearance on Mass Appeal!

Hampshire Educational Collaborative student Dakota James Ford posted a great photoset of the March on Facebook!

Thank you to all who helped, specifically these sponsors:

Alternative Recycling Services
Northampton Cooperative Bank
Sam’s Outdoor Outfitters
Chandler’s Restaurant
Whole Foods Market
Northeast Solar
Four Seasons Wine and Liquors
Scapes Builders
Lia Toyota and Honda

And these challenge grantors:

River Valley Market
Baystate Health
Northampton Cooperative Bank

And Magpie and Seymour for the great after party, and Smith Voke for Monte’s cart!

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