Even while we are out enjoying barbecues, farmers markets, and other summertime celebrations of food and fun, it is important to remember how many of our friends and neighbors are not so fortunate and have far less to celebrate, especially when it comes to food.

That is why I am looking forward to visiting Fenway Park on June 28 and 29- Not because the Sox are playing the San Diego Padres (a game even they may not bet on!), but because the Greater Boston Food Bank is hosting its Red Sox Strike Out Hunger event during those games.

As fans enter Fenway Park, GBFB staff will be accepting donations at tables and roaming the concourse, encouraging people to donate so they can help feed others as they wait in line to feed themselves some of the best ballpark food around. There will also be autographed items for sale, proceeds from which will also go to help the Food Bank.

As the Food Bank is one of only three charitable partners who are allowed to take over the park in this way, the event is a big deal. And as the Red Sox Strike Out Hunger program has raised over $240,000 in the past 30 years (with each dollar paying for two healthy meals), the impact on the community is impressive to say the least!

Whether or not the Sox are doing well, a visit to Fenway is always a treat. If you go to the Padres games this month, you can also treat others to healthy food even if your gameday meal plan is not so much.