Island organizations have come together to support individuals, families and seniors during this difficult time. Below is a list of resources available by category.
For questions or assistance accessing the resources listed below, please contact 508-693-7900 x410
Free Grocery Distribution Programs/Food Pantries
Distribution of bags of protein and produce on at the parish hall opposite the Oak Bluffs library. Food distribution takes place on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month.
Location:
Good Shepherd Parish Hall (opposite OB Library)
55 School Street, Oak Bluffs
Bags of non-perishables such as pasta, rice, beans etc. are also available outside of the above distribution dates. Please contact Joe Capobianco 508-696-1948 to coordinate delivery or pick up.
The Island Food Pantry is open regular hours and will provide pre-packed grocery bags for easy pickups.
Hours:
Monday 2 – 4 p.m.
Wednesday from 1 – 6 p.m.
Saturday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
NEW Location as of 2/22:
Portuguese American Club
137 Vineyard Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
If you are home-bound, please get in touch for food delivery by emailing delivery@islandfoodpantry.org
Lunches will be available Monday-Friday starting Monday June 28th and ending Friday August 13th. Sign up is required – if you have not signed up, but would like to start picking up lunches, please email summerlunch@igimv.org
Pick-ups are from 11:30am-12:30pm.
Where do I pick up?
West Tisbury Elementary School: 401 Old County Rd, West Tisbury, MA 02575
Martha’s Vineyard Regional High-School: 100 Edgartown Vineyard Haven Rd, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Questions? Contact summerlunch@igimv.org or by calling or texting (508) 687-0352.
MV Community Services MV Family Center’s food pantry remains available to families by appointment.
Please email mvfamilycenter@gmail.com or call 508-687-9182 to schedule an appointment.
Serving Hands is open the Friday following the 4th Thursday of the month, year round. The hours are from 2-3 pm
Upcoming Dates: Friday, August 27
ONE location for pick-up:
First Baptiste Church Parish Hall
66 William Street, Vineyard Haven
**Check-in for distribution will be at St. Augustine’s Church off of Franklin Street
Questions? Contact Alicia at anicholson@mvcommunityservices.org
Please note bags are available on a first-come first serve basis. Please do not arrive early.
The Wampanoag Tribal Food Pantry is temporarily closed. Tribal members experiencing a food emergency should email Jennifer Randolph at wcm@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov or call the 24-hour line 508-955-9164
Mass Pandemic-Electronic Benefits Transfer Card (P-EBT Program)
The P-EBT program provides additional food support for students who would have received free or reduced-price meals if not for the school closures from COVID-19. This includes any student in a school that provides free meals to all students.
Families will get $5.70 per student per day for every day school is closed to buy food.
Families receiving DTA benefits will get their benefits on their existing EBT card. Families not currently receiving DTA benefits will be mailed a new P-EBT card. Using P-EBT benefits does not impact your or your child’s immigration status. The Public Charge rule does not apply to P-EBT benefits.
Learn more about P-EBT program HERE.
Senior Meal Programs
The Anchors is preparing and delivering meals to 55+ Edgartown residents in need of meals on Wednesday afternoons. Contact Meris if a home-delivered meal would be helpful. Deliveries include five frozen soups.
Meris Keating
508-627-4368
mkeating@edgartown-ma.us
All recipients need to apply for benefits, and must meet age and income guidelines. Meals on Wheels offers up to 7 meal deliveries per week.
To begin Meals on wheels Contact Information & Referral at 1-800-224-44630 or 508-394-4630.
During this time: Meals on Wheels continues to deliver Monday-Friday between 10-12. Volunteers will not be entering the homes of clients. They will knock and leave the meal outside for the elder to retrieve.
Already receiving this service and have questions? Contact Elder Services of Cape and Islands to learn more
508-693-4393 x190 or x192
Government Assisted Programs
Documented US citizens can sign up for government food support through the County; there are income eligibility requirements.
Click here to learn more or call Dukes County Social Services at 508-696-3844 for more information and for help applying for support.
WIC is a free nutrition program that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services to Massachusetts families who qualify. WIC stands for Women, Infants and Children. WIC’s goal is to keep pregnant and breastfeeding women and kids under 5 healthy.
The P-EBT program provides additional food support for students who would have received free or reduced-price meals if not for the school closures from COVID-19. This includes any student in a school that provides free meals to all students.
Grocery Delivery Options:
Vineyard Grocer is offering curbside grocery delivery.
CLICK here to order or call 508-693-2000
Island Grown Initiative – Mobile Market
The Mobile Market is a truck stocked with affordable produce & eggs grown on the Island. Island Grown Initiative’s mission is to expand healthy food access for all in our community, with a focus on Islanders who participate in food assistance programs. Everyone is welcome. No need to provide any proof of income or identification forms.
