Our Programs
Food Assistance Program: Through our Food Pantry, we provide access to nutritious food, including fresh produce, dairy, meats, and pantry staples, to island residents in need. Food Item Donations are accepted at the Food Pantry year-round at 10 Washington Street, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 - 2:30 PM. Non perishable items may be left at our donation bin at the front of the Sparks Avenue Stop & Shop. If you have questions or need to register e-mail food@assistnantucket.org.
Rental Assistance Program: We help islanders avoid eviction and stay in safe, stable housing by covering rent payments short-term. For more information email nffra@assistnantucket.org.
Utility Assistance Program: Our utility assistance program helps households avoid service shut-offs by covering essential utility bills like heat, water, and electricity. If you are facing a shut off notice from your utility vendor and need further guidance please email nffra@assistnantucket.org.
Medical Travel Assistance Program: We assist island residents defray the cost of traveling to off-island medical appointments. This vital service connects patients with critical healthcare. To apply email nffra@assistnantucket.org.
The Pantry Has Found A Home, but We Still Need Your Help!
We need to relocate the Pantry to its new home in 2026!
Thanks to the partnership of the Nantucket Land Bank, Nourish Nantucket, and the generosity of our community, a new home for the Food Pantry has been secured!
The Find the Pantry a Home Fund, established with Community Foundation for Nantucket, was created to support our move into a stable, permanent location. Now that we have achieved finding the Pantry a new home, the fund will help cover the expenses associated with preparing, outfitting, and transitioning into our new space in 2026.
By relocating the Pantry, we will be able to provide more space for storage, additional programs, and ensure continued support for our community members who depend on the pantry every day.
This fund remains distinct from our regular operating donations. Gifts to this fund are specifically designated to continue to directly support the relocation and setup of our new location.
Donations to the "Find the Pantry a Home" fund can be made through Community Foundation for Nantucket’s website at www.cfnan.org
or by sending a check to:
Community Foundation for Nantucket
PO Box 204
Nantucket MA 02554
with a note stating, "For the Find the Pantry a Home Fund."