OUR MISSION & CORE VALUES
Family Table Collaborative’s mission is to end hunger and advance nutritional security on Cape Cod by providing healthy, prepared meals and education to those who need them most. Through innovative food rescue, community partnerships, and volunteer-driven meal preparation, we address the full cycle of food, from access and distribution to education and sustainability, because healthy people build healthy communities.
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Sharing Our Mission
Family Table Collaborative’s mission is to end hunger and advance nutritional security on Cape Cod by providing healthy, prepared meals and education to those who need them most. Through innovative food rescue, community partnerships, and volunteer-driven meal preparation, we address the full cycle of food, from access and distribution to education and sustainability, because healthy people build healthy communities.
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Our Vision
Our initial community response addressed critical needs during the pandemic, but it is clear that the issues surrounding nutritional security on Cape Cod and the Islands are a full-time, year-round crisis.
Since 2020 FTC has become the largest food rescue organization on Cape Cod, serving all 15 towns of Barnstable County. The organization has produced more than 320,000 nutritious meals, rescued and redistributed over 225,000 pounds of fresh produce, and prevented more than 600,000 pounds of surplus food from becoming waste.
Sustainable Nonprofit Model
Family Table Collaborative is strengthening its long-term sustainability by growing its catering and events services alongside the extraordinary support of individuals, corporations, and foundations. Through our community event space and expanded offsite catering, we are creating opportunities for people and businesses to support our mission simply by choosing FTC for their meetings, celebrations, and gatherings.
Every dollar of profit from these services goes directly back into running, sustaining, and growing FTC—supporting daily operations, strengthening our programs, and helping us bring nutritious meals to more people. This earned revenue complements the generosity of our supporters, building a more resilient financial foundation so we can meet community needs today and continue serving Cape Cod for years to come.
By addressing access, distribution and education, we can solve the food security challenges we face in our community.
