A Major Boost for Food Security on Nantucket
We’re thrilled to share that Nourish Nantucket has received a $1 million grant from the USDA to support renovations at our Boynton Lane building – the future home of the Nantucket Food Hub, including a permanent space for the Nantucket Food Pantry.
This grant is a huge vote of confidence from our Federal delegation, Senators Markey and Warren, and their staff, who supported our application for Congressionally Directed Spending. It reflects the importance of collaborative, local efforts to address the growing challenge of food insecurity on our island.
The new space will bring together food security programs under one roof, with room for prepared meals, deer processing, food rescue, and more, making it easier for organizations to work together and serve our community efficiently. Its central location near schools and public transit will make it even more accessible to neighbors in need.
We are deeply grateful to our partners and to our community for supporting this vision. With this funding, we can move closer to a centralized, sustainable, and welcoming hub where all Nantucket residents have access to nutritious food.
While this grant is very significant and supports the development of physical infrastructure, in order for us to accomplish our goal of ending food insecurity on Nantucket, Nourish Nantucket will need substantial and ongoing financial support.
Read the full announcement from Senators Markey and Warren here…
