Solving The Problem

Food insecurity impacts a wide range of people on Nantucket, including teachers, public safety personnel, nurses, and seniors on fixed incomes. Some of those affected have lived here for many years, while others have recently joined the year-round community.

Understanding The Problem

35% of Year-Round  Nantucketers Are Food Insecure

4,500 Year-Round  Residents Regularly  Struggle to Access Food

49% of Public School  Students Qualify for  Food Subsidies

Taking Action

It is crucial to recognize that no single solution can solve food insecurity on Nantucket. Collaboration and collective efforts are necessary to meet the complex needs of the entire community efficiently.

Our mission is to foster collaboration between island organizations to create an efficient and sustainable food security system.

Below are just a few examples of our solutions in action.

Nourish Nantucket Network IN ACTION

Collaborative Fundraising & Outreach

Nourish Nantucket unites 12 unique food programs and 23+ social service agencies on Nantucket, fostering a powerful collaborative network. Together, we share resources, data, and expertise, ensuring a unified and effective response to food insecurity on Nantucket

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One Stop Referral Process

Food First is more than a referral tool; it’s a lifeline. This online platform empowers our partners to seamlessly connect individuals facing food insecurity with the right resources. By automating referrals and prioritizing personalized communication, Food First removes barriers and preserves personal dignity, ensuring that help reaches those in need quickly and respectfully

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NN Grocery Card Program

Struggling to make ends meet due to Nantucket’s exorbitant cost of housing, Rebecca found relief through Nourish Nantucket’s network. Our referral platform and strong partnership with the Family Resource Center connected her to the NN Grocery Card program, providing direct funds for purchasing groceries at Stop & Shop. This support has eased her financial strain and allowed her family to access nutritious foods she had struggled to afford – and gave her the agency to pick the foods that were most suitable and needed for her family.