Last week, Island Grown Initiative’s mobile market began its fourth consecutive summer, distributing affordable produce and fresh eggs to communities around the Island.

Two key Martha’s Vineyard nonprofits, Island Grown Initiative and the Island Food Pantry, announced this week that they will merge in 2021.

One of the busiest caterers on Martha’s Vineyard this summer is likely to be Island Grown Initiative, which is gearing up to provide about 2,500 packed lunches a week for school-age children.

Island Grown Initiative is preparing to serve up to 800 free lunches a day to Martha’s Vineyard children this summer.

A six-week, interactive social media campaign begins next week designed to encourage Vineyard households to limit the amount of food they throw away.

Island Grown Initiative's food recovery program has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Island Grown Initiative has announced a summer CSA (community-supported agriculture) program.

Social distancing is becoming routine on Martha’s Vineyard as social service agencies adjust to the coronavirus pandemic Food service agencies are readjusting.

As the coronavirus pandemic intensifies, Island agencies and nonprofits are finding new ways to reach the people they serve — without coming anywhere near them.