Food Fuel & Rental Assistance Nantucket Food, Fuel & Rental Assistance

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Nantucket Food Fuel & Rental Assistance remains committed to providing help to as many community members as possible.  If you or someone you know needs help, please contact us by using the following information:

The Food Pantry has implemented new procedures and protocols at its 10 Washington Street location. We are adding new people every day and will continue to do so to the extent possible for as long as we can. Food Item donations are accepted at the Food Pantry year-round at 10 Washington Street, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3-6 PM. Non perishable items may be left at our donation bin at the front of the Sparks Avenue Stop & Shop.

Food delivery is also provided for seniors or disabled people not able to visit the pantry, with emergency deliveries also available.

If you have questions or need to register e-mail food@assistnantucket.org.

The Rental Assistance program is open for applications for assistance to qualified year-round island residents. Interviews will be conducted via telephone. Required documentation can be received by email, fax, or text. For more information email nffra@assistnantucket.org.

The Fuel Assistance the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) stops taking applications on April 30th, but if you are facing a shut off notice from your utility vendor and need further help, please email nffra@assistnantucket.org.

The Medical Travel Assistance fund helps defray the cost of traveling off-island for necessary medical appointments and treatments. To apply email adminassistant@assistnantucket.org.

Service Types

• Family Support
• Financial Assistance
• Food - Pantry
• Transportation - Volunteers

Program Type

• Transportation

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Developmental Disability
• Elderly Person with disabilities
• Hard of Hearing
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Mental Illness
• Physical Disabilities
• Visual Impairment

Ages Served

• Birth to 3
• 3 - 4
• 5 - 8
• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Parking

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service, Sliding Scale