Family Table Collaborative

Family Table Collaborative is a catering and community kitchen organization in Yarmouth, MA. It operates as a volunteer-based nonprofit focused on ending hunger and advancing nutritional security on Cape Cod. The organization provides healthy, prepared meals and education to those who need them most, serving populations including children, families, seniors, veterans, nurses, and educators. By combining food rescue, community partnerships, and volunteer-driven meal preparation, it addresses the full cycle of food from access and distribution to education and sustainability. The business holds a perfect 5.00 rating from customers who have reviewed its services.

The organization is based at 1338 Route 28 in Yarmouth, a location formerly known as the Riverway Lobster House. This facility allows for effective collaboration with local organizations and agencies working in the food security space. The team includes Peter Duff, the Executive Chef for Non-Profit Catering and Events, who brings over 20 years of food service experience and plant-based expertise to the role. Deke Knight serves as the Building Manager and Distribution Chef, contributing over 25 years of experience as an educator and trainer with Outward Bound alongside extensive culinary work. The organization’s approach involves collecting donations, creating and distributing nutritious meals and fresh produce, feeding local farm animals, and composting food scraps. It also offers nutrition and cooking education while partnering with community organizations to reach people across the region. Meal distributions are available at locations such as the Hyannis Youth and Community Center and the Orleans-Eastham Elks Lodge, where individuals can sign up to receive fresh, ready-to-enjoy meals for their families.

Family Table Collaborative stands out in Yarmouth for its direct, volunteer-driven approach to food security. By transforming donated food into prepared meals and providing educational support, it addresses both immediate hunger and long-term nutritional literacy on Cape Cod.