Island Grown Initiative
| Our mission | Island Grown Initiative’s (IGI) mission is to build a regenerative and equitable food system on Martha’s Vineyard (MV) that engages, informs, and integrates the community. |
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| Needs |
Harvest VolunteersJoin us on beautiful island farms. We provide tools, and instruction and an experienced Field Captain. Most gleans last about two hours. Volunteers may keep a share of the harvest for themselves.Processing VolunteersWork as a team in commercial kitchens to wash, chop, freeze and pickle. A ServeSafe manager leads processing events.Delivery VolunteersDistribute produce to recipient organizations around the island. |
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| How you help |
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| About us | To accomplish our mission, we: 1) increase local food production, 2) reduce and redirect food waste, 3) and expand access to healthy food for all islanders. Our programs work in the schools, with local farmers and with other organizations on the island that serve families facing food insecurity. |
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