Holiday Program: A Huge Success!

The survey results for our Children’s Holiday Program are in and we are delighted to share that our Falmouth & Mashpee client families loved receiving winter coats & gift cards for their children. Families gave us high ratings for the program and nearly 90% hope we’ll offer coats again this year. One client said, “Thank you for all you do for our families and our children on a daily basis. Thank you to all the volunteers that make it possible and are always kind.”

We Couldn’t Do This Without the Greater Boston Food Bank

An 18-wheeler GBFB truck pulls up to our truck bay early every Tuesday morning to deliver more than two tons of perishable and nonperishable food items. Between 75-80%of our food comes from GBFB, making them our most significant partner in our fight to end hunger. Through our partnership with GBFB, and thanks to the thoughtful ordering by warehouse manager Brian Dugan, we have diversified and increased our grocery selections. Olive oil, lobster bisque, salmon tails, mangos, cherry tomatoes, salad mixes, pancake mix and syrup, a variety of condiments, and many toiletries are among the newer additions and most popular among our client households.

Fresh Start Program is Launching

The last day of school isn’t even here yet and we are already planning for the first day of school in September! As part of our Fresh Start back-to-school program, Falmouth & Mashpee children in need will receive new backpacks filled with supplies and a gift card to assist with purchasing new clothing. We request your help with sturdy, dark-colored backpacks for kids (ages 12-18) and your financial support. Thank you for helping to give many children a Fresh Start!

Local Non-Profits Join Forces for OneFalmouth

OneFalmouth, a new partnership of Falmouth nonprofits committed to making a collective impact through awareness, education and engagement, launched their campaign in a telethon in mid-February. The telethon, held on FCTV, featured each partner and highlighted the important work that each is doing in our community. It also featured prerecorded messages from sponsors and people around town, and also showcased local talent. A great inaugural event for OneFalmouth!

FSC Acknowledged for Support of Military Families

Twice each month, FSC staff and volunteers support military families at JointBase Cape Cod (JBCC) by offering a mobile market to all those who live and work at the Base. We have been doing this now for several years, and have been very pleased that it has continued throughout the pandemic in a way that has been safe and healthy for all to participate. At a recent Advisory Meeting at the Rotary Club of Falmouth, attended by our executive director Kerin Delaney, FSC was thanked and acknowledged for its continued commitment to our military and their families, particularly during COVID-19.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Community Fund Donors

The Falmouth Service Center Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and most importantly our neighbors who need us, wish to offer a heartfelt thank you to the generous donors who support the annual Falmouth Enterprise Community Fund. The Enterprise's support of the Community Fund dates back to 1994, when $12,700 was raised for FSC. The Enterprise team donates their time and media network to underscore the importance of this campaign to raise much needed funds. This year, the fund exceeded its $100,000 goal!

Did You Know? Hand in hand Supports Our Environment Too

Congratulations to our Hand in hand Thrift Shop because thanks to our amazing volunteers and our recycling efforts at the shop, last year nearly 220,000 pounds of clothing and 90 tons of scrap metal were saved from entering the landfill. We are so proud of all our team does to reuse, reduce & recycle.

2021 FSC Highlights

5,487
Individuals served

$115,000+
Raised from Grocery Bill of the Month to purchase fresh produce

454
Falmouth & Mashpee children participated in Children's Holiday Program

220,000
Pounds of textiles Hand in hand saved from entering local landfills

61, 297
Bags of groceries distributed

$100,000+
Raised by the Falmouth Enterprise Community Fund

37,729
Number of items sold at Hand in hand Thrift Shop

33,886
Volunteer hours served

546,000
Pounds of food received from the Greater Boston Food Bank

$275,000+
of financial assistance provided for Housing & Utility Support to Falmouth households