Hunger

2020

May 1, 2020

With Hunger on the Rise, Food Distribution Expands

Louisa Hufstader
Coronavirus
Hunger

Martha’s Vineyard is getting hungrier, say organizers and volunteers with agencies providing food to those in need.

February 13, 2020

With Hunger on the Rise, Island Aid Groups Work to Feed the Needy

Louisa Hufstader
Hunger
Island Food Pantry

People on Martha’s Vineyard are receiving food aid in numbers that local agencies have never seen before. In January the Island Food Pantry served more than 1,000 Vineyard residents.

2017

December 3, 2017

Network Takes Aim at Food Insecurity Among Island Seniors

Louisa Hufstader
Island Grown Initiative
Hunger
Now in its second year, the Food Equity Network, an affiliation of business and community leaders, is looking at ways to help Island seniors stay well fed.
October 12, 2017

Crop Walk

Crop Walk
Hunger
The 27th annual Martha’s Vineyard CROP Walk begins at 2 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Church in Vineyard Haven, with registration starting at 1:15 p.m.
August 31, 2017

Inaugural Summer Food Program for Kids Saw High Demand

Louisa Hufstader
Hunger
Island Grown Schools
For five weeks this summer, hundreds of Martha’s Vineyard children had a place to eat lunch for free.
February 1, 2017

Movement to Alleviate Hunger Gains Momentum

Louisa Hufstader
Hunger
Martha's Vineyard Boys and Girls Club
The campaign against hunger on Martha’s Vineyard has mobilized chefs, business owners, social service agencies and community activists.

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