Prepared Meals
Every year, our staff and volunteers make 85,000 nutritious prepared meals for our community from our commercial kitchen at the Airport Business Park.
For people who lack kitchen facilities, have limited physical mobility, or are facing health challenges, having access to these meals makes a real difference in their lives and their health.
Our meals are distributed through the Island Food Pantry and partner agencies in the Island Food Equity Network, including health care providers, Councils on Aging, Hospice, mental health support programs, and more.
In addition to our frozen prepared meals, we also make lunches during school vacations to make sure kids and families have the food they need when they lose access to school meals. Learn more about our Community Lunch program here.
The Slough Farm Foundation provides generous funding for half of our kitchen’s operating costs, making them a cornerstone partner in bringing these meals to our community.
If you or someone you would benefit from our prepared meals, please email us at meals@igimv.org.
Community Lunch
On the Vineyard, every student receives free breakfasts and lunches at school thanks to the Massachusetts Universal Free School Meals program.
When school is out of session, kids lose access to this food, putting additional strain on families struggling to make ends meet.
Since 2017, IGI has provided free lunches for children and families during school vacations.
We now make approximately 15,000 meals and meal kits for families out of our commercial kitchen each year, during February and April school vacation weeks and during summer break. We provide lunches directly to families and to summer programs including the English Language Learner summer program, the ESY summer program, the Family Center, and the Y.
We use locally and regionally sourced ingredients in our meals whenever possible, and make sure there’s something for every kid, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and alpha gal-friendly options.
Before each school vacation, a sign-up form will appear on this page where you can pre-order meals for your family. Check back before each school break to sign up, or reach out to meals@igimv.org.
When does it run?
The Community Lunch Program is available during summer break, February vacation break and April vacation break.
Who is eligible?
Lunches are available to anyone who can benefit from a fresh, ready-made free lunch.
How can I contact you?
You can reach us by email at meals@igimv.org.