Since 2006, Island Grown Initiative has led an innovative, collaborative effort to increase local food production, reduce food waste, promote climate-friendly farming techniques, and expand access to healthy, affordable food throughout the Martha’s Vineyard community.

There are four key ingredients to ensuring opportunity on the Island – adequate housing, education, quality health care and food. Food is what we do. Island Grown Initiative is all about food. We grow, glean, cook, distribute, and provide free food for those who need assistance. We also teach Island children about food from its history and ties to our culture, to how to grow and prepare healthy meals.