Get involved! Donating your time, energy, and possibly resources can be rewarding for you and those you help. It can make you feel good, and it provides essential support to our nonprofit community as they fill gaps in services and address our Island’s most pressing challenges and cultural needs. How does it work? Sign up…
Read MoreDukes County Public Benefits Access
The Social Services department’s primary functions include, but are not limited to, application assistance for the following programs: Unemployment assistance Affordable housing applications Social security applications SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Fuel Assistance: Click here for more information on eligibility and requirements for this program. Utility Assistance Emergency and non-emergency…
Read MoreHouses of Grace
Houses of Grace, an overnight winter shelter program for our unhoused neighbors, typically runs each night beginning at 7:00 pm, until 7:00 am, from January 1 through March 31 each year. Although COVID-19 has forced our organization to consider closing for the 2021 season, current efforts to find alternative ways to provide shelter are ongoing….
Read MoreFeeding MV Map
The Feeding Martha’s Vineyard Food Map is a location and information guide to connect Islanders in need of local free and low-cost food; it has been a collaboration among The Martha’s Vineyard Times and the 40-plus organizations participating in the Vineyard Food Equity Network. The resources include providers of emergency food, food pantries, meal programs, nutrition education,…
Read MoreMobile Farmer’s Market
A program of Island Grown Initiative, The Mobile Market is a truck stocked with reduced-price fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. The Market makes stops in neighborhoods with low-income, elderly, and/or disabled residents, and those with limited access to fresh, locally grown food. The mission of the market is to expand healthy food access for all in…
Read MoreDepartment of Transitional Assistance (DTA)
You may be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps. The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) administers SNAP benefits. SNAP provides a monthly benefit to buy nutritious foods. To receive SNAP, you must be low income and be a US citizen or legal noncitizen (restrictions apply). Eligibility for SNAP…
Read MoreProject Bread’s GettingSNAP.org
Project Bread built this website to help people in Massachusetts, including families with children, individuals, immigrants, elders, and working people access this important nutrition program that helps them buy more healthy food. If you live in Massachusetts this website can help you: Find out if you are eligible. Get the information you need to apply….
Read MoreTakeThemAMeal.com
TakeThemAMeal.com is a free, online tool for coordinating the delivery of meals to loved ones. If someone is ill, elderly, or has had a new baby, oftentimes family, friends, co-workers, church members rally around these families to take them meals. In the past, one person would coordinate (by phone or email) the scheduling of the…
Read MoreThe Salvation Army Martha’s Vineyard Service Unit
The Salvation Army provides financial and counseling assistance to those in temporary need due to an unusual circumstance in their life. This aid may include vouchers for rent, fuel, and groceries. The Salvation Army may also be able to provide referrals to other agencies to supplement this aid. Contact Information Contact: Richard ReinhardsenPhone: 774-563-9436 Email:…
Read MoreFood Resources Hotline
In need of free or low-cost food on Martha’s Vineyard? Resources include emergency food, food pantries, meal programs, nutrition education, nutrition programs, and community suppers. For a list of available resources in English or Portuguese, call 508-693-7900 ext. 410 or email Food.resources@mvcommunityservices.org. Contact Information Phone: 508-693-7900 ext. 412 Email: Food.resources@mvcommunityservices.org
Read MoreLaura Denman, MS, RD, CPH, HHC
Laura Denman, MS, RD, CPH, HHC Life and Wellness Coach Laura Denman’s practice has evolved into one that focuses heavily on self-love and self-care, with a dash of nutrition and a sprinkle of broad-based spirituality. Her mission is to help men and women LOVE their lives and to find joy. Contact Information Contact: Laura DenmanPhone: 508-212-4950…
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