Martha's Vineyard Island Food Pantry

Islanders Rally To Put Food on Holiday Tables

Katrina Liu | Thursday, November 20 2025 - 4:35pm

As the Thanksgiving holiday arrives, Island organizations and individuals are making sure everyone has the opportunity to give thanks this season through donations of free food and a free holiday dinner.

According to Island Grown Initiative food equity director Merrick Carreiro, ensuring that everyone has food on the table is essential at this time of year.

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Islanders Rally To Put Food on Holiday Tables

Katrina Liu

As the Thanksgiving holiday arrives, Island organizations and individuals are making sure everyone has the opportunity to give thanks this season t

Islanders Brace for Cuts to SNAP

Emma Kilbride

On an Island where food insecurity is an ever-present issue due to the high cost of living, the dire impact of SNAP’s sudden suspension has Vineyarders scrambling to help those in need.

Island Food Pantry Celebrates Permanent Location Article updated

Louisa Hufstader

Island Grown Initiative held a ribbon-cutting Tuesday at what will soon become the permanent home of the Island Food Pantry at 114 Dukes County avenue in Oak Bluffs.

Food Pantry Relocation Approved by MVC

Louisa Hufstader

The Martha’s Vineyard Commission this week unanimously approved the Island Food Pantry’s plan for a permanent move to 114-116 Dukes County avenue in Oak Bluffs.

Island Food Pantry Receives $1 Million Grant from MV Bank

Ethan Genter

Efforts to start a new, permanent home for the Island Food Pantry got a major boost this week when the Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation announced it was giving Island Grown Initiative $1 million for the project.

MVC Hears Proposals for Tisbury Duplex, Food Pantry Move

Louisa Hufstader

Island Grown Initiative seeks to move its food pantry to Dukes County avenue in Oak Bluffs, while in Vineyard Haven, landowner Michael Sawyer is applying to replace a demolished building on Lagoon Pond Road with two four-story apartments.