Summer of Hope 2025

Tackling Food Insecurity with Nutritious Foods from the LCOC’s Food Pantry Jen walked into the Main Pantry at the Lower Cape Outreach Council for the first time this spring. The cost of groceries was putting such a strain on her budget that she needed to find a solution. Her daughter’s school counselor gave her information…

Back on Track after a Work Injury When an injury at work caused Eric to miss several weeks of pay, he was left in a precarious financial situation. As a single father, he was already struggling to manage all of the household expenses while also making regular payments on his daughter’s college tuition. By the…

For many Cape Codders, this summer will be one of worry over food insecurity, scarcity of affordable year-round rentals, reliable transportation, and the looming back-to-school clothing costs for their children. Despite working two jobs as a home health aide and a seasonal cleaner, “Elaine”—a single mother of twin five-year-old boys—is the epitome of that worry.…