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.
1 out of 3 Year-Round Nantucketers Are Food Insecure
~7,000 Year-Round Residents Regularly Struggle to Access Food
46% of Public School Students Qualify for Food Subsidies
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.
Nourish Nantucket unites nearly 20 food programs and partners 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.
For the first time, the island’s food access programs will operate from a dedicated, central hub serving the community for generations.
The acquisition of 19 Boynton Lane is more than a real estate transaction; it is a declaration that food security warrants a permanent, essential infrastructure on Nantucket.
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
Over 2,200 referrals made to Food Access Programs
600 individuals served through our grocery card program
Over $400,000 in grants in 2025 to food program partners
No One
On Nantucket
Should Go Hungry
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