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Barnstable County Government

2 days ago

Today we honor Martin Luther King, Jr., a man who inspired many with his words of wisdom and life, a man who helped to change the mindset of generations with his challenge to live free.

All Barnstable County offices are closed today, Monday, January 21, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. ... See MoreSee Less

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Barnstable County Government

3 days ago

#BarnstableCounty’s Healthy Aging-Cape Cod project, in conjunction with each town’s Council on Aging, is conducting an assessment to learn about peoples’ plans and needs as they age. As part of the assessment, a Healthy Aging Community Survey…read more buff.ly/2svC6RN ... See MoreSee Less

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Barnstable County Government shared Buy Fresh Buy Local Cape Cod's post.

5 days ago

1/18/19 Another update regarding extended services offered by our local food pantries and other organizations to assist those in need. Please bring a Federal ID if your situation is related to the shutdown. We will update as more info comes our way. Please share as more services are becoming available.

Farmers at this Saturday’s Indoor Orleans Farmers' Market at Nauset Middle School will be accepting SNAP benefits! When you have SNAP you automatically qualify for the HIP program, soooo get $$ back on your card when you buy fresh produce from farmers accepting HIP (the awesome market staff can direct you to those vendors). Because of circumstances due to the partial shutdown, SNAP benefits for February are being sent early (like, now) and there will be no more benefit payments made in February. Budget wisely by taking advantage of the HIP program, which runs out on Feb 28th. You get $1 back for every dollar you spend on fresh fruits and veggies from a HIP vendor, and the Orleans Market staff will direct you to them! If you have questions, contact DTA at 1-877-382-2363 or the Hyannis office at 508-862-6600 (their office at 181 North Street in Hyannis).

Sandwich Food Pantry has kitchen staples.

Falmouth Service Center is offering help through their pantry, financial assistance, and FRESH Markets in the schools and out at Joint Base Cape Cod. The next FRESH Mobile Market will be at the Base on Wednesday, January 30.
The Family Pantry of Cape Cod in Harwich is also providing fresh products and the basics to help make ends meet.

For members of the military who are furloughed or working without pay or to find out how to donate, contact the following organizations for more information on services, including food and household goods:
Cape Cod Military Support Foundation Inc or at capecodmilitaryfoundation.org, call 774-392-5698 or 617-755-7413
Massachusetts Military Support Foundation Inc. covering East Boston; East Providence, Rhode Island; Portsmouth, New Hampshire; and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. For information on how to donate go to massmilitarysupportfoundation.org
Heroes in Transition at www.heroesintransition.org and contact@heroesintransition.org

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