Food Access Coordinator VISTA at Truro Community Kitchen

Truro Community Kitchen (TCK) is a volunteer‑driven nonprofit that provides free, nourishing meals to residents of Truro, MA, who are facing food insecurity or isolation. Founded in 2020, TCK has delivered over 85,000 meals and serves roughly 10 % of the local population. The Community Engagement VISTA will help expand TCK’s reach, secure a permanent kitchen, and strengthen partnerships with local governments, schools, health providers, and other nonprofits in the Outer Cape.

• Build relationships with town agencies, food‑access coalitions, and other nonprofits to identify gaps and overlaps in service.
• Coordinate data and improve community outreach to expand TCK’s impact, particularly in underserved areas.
• Assist in identifying a permanent kitchen location by drafting use scenarios and budget estimates.
• Engage with local farmers, fishers, and grocers to reduce food waste by redirecting excess supply.
• Attend community events, craft outreach materials, and develop communication strategies to ensure TCK’s services are known, accessible, and trusted throughout the region.

• Three meals provided weekly.
• Choice of Education Award or End‑of‑Service Stipend.
• Relocation allowance.
• Childcare assistance if eligible.
• Health coverage as outlined by Ameri Corps VISTA.
• Training and living allowance.

• Permits attendance at school during off hours.
• Permits working at another job during off hours.
• Car recommended.

• Community outreach.
• Community and economic development.
• Hunger.

• General skills.
• Computers/technology.
• Community organization.
• Communications.
• Social services.
• Non‑profit management.
• Writing/editing.
• Public speaking.
• Recruitment.
• Fund raising / grant writing.
• Teamwork.
• Leadership.
• Public health.

• College graduate.
• Minimum age 18.
• Proficient in English.
• Available full‑time (08/10/2026 – 08/09/2027).

Program Type:
Ameri Corps VISTA

Location:

Massachusetts
Start/End Date: 08/10/2026 – 08/09/2027

Lisa Phillips
34 Conwell Street
Provincetown, MA 02657
508‑487‑4357