Year: 2024
Summer of Hope: Lindsey’s Story
Pantry Client Receives Critical Transportation Support Lindsey has been accessing the Lower Cape Outreach Council’s food pantry for the last five years. Approaching age 60, her only transportation during that time was a bicycle that she picked up from the transfer station. More recently, Lindsey developed a series of injuries to her back, hips, and…
Summer of Hope: Lou’s Story
Young Father Receives Help with Bills Lou – a father of two young boys sharing custody with their mother – visited Lower Cape Outreach Council’s main emergency food pantry in Orleans. During his initial conversation with the front desk volunteer, he learned about other services that the agency offers. Lou’s disability makes it difficult for…
Summer of Hope: Victoria’s Story
Lower Cape Outreach Covers Camp Costs to Allow a Single Chatham Mother to Work As a struggling single mother of two, Victoria is grateful for the services Lower Cape Outreach Council (LCOC) has afforded her family over recent years. She frequently picks up free clothing for herself and her sons at Katy’s Korner in Orleans…
Summer of Hope: Aaron’s Story
Lower Cape Outreach Helps Longtime Shellfisherman Change Course Aaron – a lifelong resident of the Outer Cape – spent most of his adult life working on his family’s oyster grant. After nearly four decades of back-breaking work, his body was giving out. Aaron knew he needed to consider other career options. While shellfishing was his…
Summer of Hope: Mia’s Story
Nursing Student Gets Help from Lower Cape Outreach Pursuing higher education opportunities presents unique challenges for students residing on the Lower and Outer Cape. Hybrid options at four-year institutions are often expensive and attending courses at the Cape Cod Community College (CCCC) requires students to commute to most classes Hyannis while often working multiple jobs.…
Summer of Hope: Mary’s Story
LCOC Supports Daughter Caring for Ailing Parents Mary and her family have been utilizing the Lower Cape Outreach Council food pantry in their town for nearly five years. Initially, the food they received was a perfect supplement to their fixed income. The family situation changed when both of Mary’s parents became ill, making her their…
Summer of Hope: Tammy’s Story
Mother of Two Able to Stay and Work on Cape The seasonal nature of the Outer Cape presents unique challenges for many residents. It often means packing up and moving from a winter rental to temporary and often unstable summer housing. Tammy, an Outer Cape mother of two, has battled with the unpredictability of seasonal…
Congratulations to our 2024 Restaurant Blowout Winners!
Congratulations to our 2024 Restaurant Blowout Winners! E. Turner: 20 $100 Restaurant Gift Cards L. Giovinazzo: 12 $100 Restaurant Gift Cards G. Brusseau: 8 $100 Restaurant Gift Cards Thank you to all those who entered to win and to our participating establishments! In the end, we all win as your generosity supports Cape neighbors in…
Lower Cape Outreach Council Announces Gerry Desautels as Director of Development
Lower Cape Outreach Council Announces Gerry Desautels as Director of Development ORLEANS, MA (June 10, 2024) – Lower Cape Outreach Council is pleased to announce that Gerard “Gerry” D. Desautels, CFRE, has joined the nonprofit as Development Director, reporting to CEO Katherine “Katie” Wibby, Esq. As Development Director, Desautels will direct and manage all development…