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Nourish Nantucket Tackles Food Insecurity for Island Residents

6/29/2025

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Nourish Nantucket has emerged as a beacon of hope for the island's year-round residents grappling with food insecurity, affecting over 21% of the community. With soaring living costs and stagnant wages, this initiative unites 12 agencies to raise awareness and funds, resulting in over 1,100 referrals to vital food programs and substantial grants to fuel its mission.

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Story summary

Nourish Nantucket has emerged as a beacon of hope for the island's year-round residents grappling with food insecurity, affecting over 21% of the community. With soaring living costs and stagnant wages, this initiative unites 12 agencies to raise awareness and funds, resulting in over 1,100 referrals to vital food programs and substantial grants to fuel its mission.