Good Shepherd Parish

Island Food Pantry/Island Grown Initiative

New Location!
114 Dukes County Ave
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

https://www.igimv.org/pantry

https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2023/05/16/island-grown-finds-food-pantry-new-home

How and when to shop:

Seniors Only (ages 60+):

In-person shopping is available Fridays from 12:00–1:45 PM

All Other Clients:

If you’re registered with the Island Food Pantry, please shop online using the Smart Choice App.

To self-register, visit: smartchoice.life/igi during the following windows:

• Sunday 6 PM – Monday 8 AM

• Tuesday 6 PM – Wednesday 8 AM

• Friday 6 PM – Saturday at midnight

Pick Up Times:

Choose from the following pick-up windows when placing your order:

• Monday: 2:00–3:45 PM (closes at 4 PM)

• Wednesday: 1:00–5:45 PM (closes at 6 PM)

• Saturday: 10:00–11:45 AM (closes at 12 PM)

Please note: Parking is limited. It’s important that you arrive only during your selected pick-up time.

If you have any questions or require additional assistance, please reach out to emilypds@igimv.org.

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Serving Hands/Family to Family Food Distribution

Island Grown Initiative is honored to carry forward the legacy of Serving Hands and Family to Family, two vital food distribution programs that have supported Island families for decades. In 2024, IGI welcomed these programs under its umbrella after years of dedicated leadership by the Vineyard Committee on Hunger.

Serving Hands: Monthly Grocery Distribution

Serving Hands operates out of the First Baptist Church, providing nutritious groceries to approximately 130 clients each month. The program receives about 5,000 pounds of food from the Greater Boston Food Bank, ensuring that individuals and families have consistent access to essential pantry staples and fresh ingredients.

Family to Family: Holiday Meal Kits

Family to Family brings the Island community together during the holiday season by providing all the ingredients for a complete holiday meal. Meal kits are distributed three times a year—in late November, late December, and April—and include turkey, ham, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and fresh produce. Ingredients are sourced from local farms and grocers to ensure Island families can enjoy a nourishing holiday meal.

ONE location for pick-up:
First Baptist Church Parish Hall
66 William Street, Vineyard Haven

**Check-in for distribution will be at St. Augustine’s Church parking lot, Clough Lane off Franklin Street.

The hours are from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm; no pre-registering–first come, first served, bring your own reusable bags.

2025 remaining Friday Dates: May 23, June 27, July 25, Aug. 29, Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19

See the website https://www.igimv.org/serving-hands for more information.

 

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Mobile Market/IGI

The Mobile Market is a truck stocked with reduced-price fresh, locally grown produce and eggs. The Market also offers a selection of lightly processed Island-made items, often using local ingredients. The Market makes weekly deliveries as part of IGI’s mission to expand healthy food access for all in the Island community, with a focus on people who participate in food assistance programs. We purchase produce at wholesale prices from local growers and sell with a small markup to cover operating expenses; this is not a for-profit venture.

For 2024 their mobile mart truck operates July 11th – September 26th.  Shop in-person only, there is no longer pre-ordering.

https://www.igimv.org/mobile-market  Check their website for more info.

(TUES) Woodside Village at 60 Village Road, Oak Bluffs. Time: 1:00-2:00 pm

(THURS) Howes House at 1042 State Road, West Tisbury. Time:1:00-2:00 pm

(THURS)  St. Augustine Church parking lot at 56 Franklin St, Vineyard Haven:    Market is open 5:00-6:00 pm