Gratitude for an Island community always willing to step up and help others - The Martha's Vineyard Times

Gratitude for an Island community always willing to step up and help others - The Martha's Vineyard Times

The Island, though generally known to the outside world as an affluent summer colony, is no stranger to hunger, homelessness, and inequity. But neither is the Island unaccustomed to coming together in a time of need. And that has never been more evident than in the past couple of days, weeks, and months, as the federal shutdown cast its shadow on an Island already dealing with economic uncertainty and rising costs of living. There are too many h…