We’re half way to our $10,000 goal!
Generous individuals like you have helped us raise $5,737 so far. Help us reach our goal by contributing any amount today. Better yet - join us for the walk and help us fight hunger across MA.
From the Cape Cod Chronicle - With Federal Cuts, Food Pantries Brace For ‘Tsunami’ Of Need
Rising demand at Cape Cod’s food pantries isn’t news; it’s been the case for a number of years. But those who fight hunger on Cape Cod say that federal economic policies and cuts to key federal departments have set the stage for a crisis.
Summer 2025 Meal Program - June 23-August 29!
Food 4 Kids partners with community-sponsored recreation and education programs across the 8 communities on the lower/outer Cape, from Harwich to Provincetown. Together we distribute free lunches, snacks and books to 500+ children each summer weekday while school is out. We make, pack and deliver these meals with a very small paid staff and the generous efforts of volunteers.
Join us in the fight against childhood hunger by giving or volunteering. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of children and build a brighter, healthier future.
SUPPORTING LOCAL FAMILIES
Food 4 Kids helps local families make ends meet by providing free meals for kids at more than 15 sites across 8 towns, from Harwich to Provincetown. See our locations by clicking here.
Did you know …. ?
An average of 38% of the kids enrolled in public schools on the Lower/Outer Cape qualify as low-income based on state-wide cost of living.
Food costs are 17% higher on Cape Cod compared to statewide averages.
Families can get additional support with Summer EBT - click to LEARN MORE
(good at local Farmer's Markets with a + $10 credit)
VOLUNTEERS
Every summer, 135+ volunteers provide over 2,000 hours to help us achieve our mission. The health benefits of volunteering are overwhelming. Join us this summer to build relationships in a positive and uplifting environment!
All volunteer positions are based out of the Church of the Holy Spirit, 204 Monument Road in Orleans. You pick the week, the day, and the role you would like to fill. Whether you are an experienced hand or a newcomer, we know you can find a schedule that works for you
Learn more about how you can help on our VOLUNTEER page.
“The families we serve often face financial hardship, with many living in affordable housing and having multiple children. The free, nutritious meals provided by Food 4 Kids offer a critical sense of security for these families. The meals are not only nourishing but also a source of comfort, knowing that their children will receive healthy, well-rounded food during the day.”
NEWS & EVENTS
Upcoming Community Events
May 3, Family Fun Fair at Flax Pond in Yarmouth
May 4, Food 4 Kids Walk for Hunger in Brewster
June 8, Multicultural Fair in Wellfleet
June 18, Provincetown Health Fair in Provincetown
June 19, Juneteenth Celebration in Brewster
Cape Cod Life Magazine
Doing Good, November/December 2024
“When school is out every summer, the Food 4 Kids Program swings into action, providing free breakfast and lunch for more than 500 children and teens every weekday throughout the Lower and Outer Cape. In addition, the program also feeds the minds of young students, providing 5-7 carefully chosen books for eager readers every day.”
Interview with Lower Cape TV
Food 4 Kids Completes 12th Season Feeding Hungry Children, August 2024
For some, the summer says lobster rolls and clam chowder — but for others the food focus is on hungry kids. Food4Kids just completed its 12th season under a new director, and delivered more than 700 meals daily this year reflecting the widespread food insecurity on Cape Cod.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: USDA Discrimination Complaint Form , from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant's name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
fax: (202) 690-7442; or
email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.