Hello SKIP guests, volunteers and supporters!

We are happy to announce that SKIP will reopen for its 31st season on Monday, November 7th. We will once again be serving from 12:30pm until 1:30pm in the dining room of the Provincetown United Methodist Church (PUMC) on 20 Shank Painter Road. Diners no longer need to wear masks. However, as part of our safety protocols, our volunteers will be required to wear masks while serving in the dining room. Please note that our Covid policy may be subject to revision if town or church protocols change. 

We are making minor changes on takeout meals to help expedite service and ensure all patrons receive a hot meal. Read below for more details. 

'Tis the season for us at SKIP where we start thinking about the holidays! Thanksgiving dinner is already being planned with turkeys on order and pies in the pantry! We are looking forward to serving up a feast! Planning for Souper Saturday is also in the works, more on that to come!

Thank you to all the volunteers, staff, board members, and donors who make our lunches possible. 

See you soon!

Donna

Welcome back to SKIP! We are looking forward to greeting all the guests, volunteers and friends of SKIP in the next week. I am excited to begin this new season and have many delicious (hopefully!) meals planned. We have a full schedule of volunteers ready to cook and serve meals, and I am sure our guests will be happy to enjoy the community space offered at the church. 

If you have a favorite meal from last year, or something new you'd like me to put on the menu, please let us know by filling out the poll below.

I am looking forward to another great season at SKIP. See you soon.  

Chef Gina

We will be implementing new takeaway lunch procedures this season. There will be no more pre-boxed entrees. Those lunches often got cold and soggy while sitting out. All "to-go” lunches will be packed fresh as requested. Guests will go through the line and get their lunch  provided in a takeout container. This will assure our guests receive hot, fresh meals and will help us better control the portions. Soups and desserts will still be prepackaged. Guests will take their meals to the bagging table where they will close the box and bag it themselves. Please remember to bring your own bag, to help us save on the cost of packing materials. Thanks!

We are looking for a new Office Coordinator. Year round employment, full-time October through May, part-time summer. Bookkeeping, processing donations, office support for directors, office communications and coordinating outside services. Requires current computer expertise. Knowledge of Google Suite a plus. Send resume to: skipfood@gmail.com.

Ron Ormsby & Bart Weisman

What a perfect night it was at The Club Provincetown for the second annual Music Gala Benefit for SKIP! The vibe was super festive, the food delicious, and oh the performers were world-class baby!!! Owner Frank Christopher, who is also a SKIP volunteer, came up with the idea for the music gala last year, and has committed to making this an annual event. His team of talented musicians that we’d like to thank personally for donating their time are Qya Cristal (vocals), Dennis Flaherty (vocals), Matt Hutchinson (piano), Ron Ormsby (bass), and our emcee and bandleader Bart Weisman (drums). Our deepest gratitude and jazz hands go up to Frank Christopher, Emily Minowitz and all of the musicians and staff of The Club Provincetown! 

Many thanks also to our wonderful local businesses who donated gift cards and raffle prizes: The Captain's Daughter, Wired Puppy, Conwell Hardware, The Club, and the Provincetown Brewing Company. Our gratitude also goes to Stop & Shop for donating the delicious cake to commemorate our 30 year milestone of service at SKIP, and to Mailspot Express for donating the posters! 

We at SKIP, love our generous community and thank you from the bottom of our hearts! 

Matt Hutchinson, Ron Ormsby & Dennis Flaherty

Ken Field & Qya Cristal

Matt Hutchinson and Ron Ormsby

Cake donated by Stop & Shop was served to celebrate SKIP’s 30-plus years of service to the Outer Cape! 

The SKIP Volunteer Orientation was held on Tuesday, November 1st at the PUMC where we welcomed around 40 current and new volunteers. We reviewed new procedures and protocols as well as general SKIP policies. We have one new procedure of note to those who volunteer on the 2nd shift: we will be implementing a new position of Service Coordinator. This volunteer will work with chef Gina to help the serving shift run smoothly and to answer questions that come up. They will make sure all the positions are covered and will go over the day’s serving needs. This will keep people from saying “Hey Gina” multiple times during service and will avoid repetitive questions. Inquiries should be directed to the Service Coordinator on your shift. 

Thank you in advance for your hard work and dedication!

If you are a new volunteer, please sign up in advance at skipfood.org/volunteer.

Our sponsor a lunch calendar is looking good for our opening month of November, thank you! Please help us fill up the rest of the calendar for December through April!! A $500 Sponsor a Lunch donation provides over 150 meals and you'll be listed on our sponsor board for the day. Or, be a co-sponsor with a friend for only $250. 

Thank you for your continued support of SKIP!

NOVEMBER 4: Spanish Wine Dinner & Fundraiser - TIN PAN ALLEY

NOVEMBER 5: The Grand Tasting - TOWN HALL

NOVEMBER 7: SKIP OPENS FOR THE SEASON!!

NOVEMBER 24: Thanksgiving Dinner!

NOVEMBER 25: Birthday Celebration

DECEMBER 3: Souper Saturday 11:30 - 2:30

www.skipfood.org/events

If you or someone you know has food insecurities, please refer to the list of food resources available during our off-season. If you’re unable to receive food from these sources, feel free to contact SKIP by email, skipfood@gmail.com, or by phone at 508-487-8331. We will do our best to aid anyone in need of food assistance while we’re closed, May through October.

HOMELESS PREVENTION COUNCIL

The Homeless Prevention Council has office hours in Provincetown from 10 - 2 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday at the Provincetown United Methodist Church. For more information, please refer to their website. www.hpccapecod.org/provincetown-community-support

CROP SWAP IS UP AND RUNNING

It is a program sponsored by the Ptown Health Department, the Ptown Public Library and SKIP. Crop Swap is Ptown’s source for fresh, uncut fruits and vegetables and is open year round. Anyone may donate fresh fruits and vegetables, and all are welcome to take what they need. All fruits and vegetables are free. Please bring your own bag.

Crop Swap is located in the Ptown Library, 356 Commercial Street, to the left as you enter the front doors. Hours are:

Mondays & Fridays: 10-4:30

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays: 10 - 7:30

Saturdays & Sundays: 1 - 4:30

There is a refrigerator for perishable items and shelves with bins for non-perishables, such as potatoes and squash. Be sure to take advantage of this valuable resource. 

GINA LARKIN, Executive Chef| TBD, Office Coordinator |

DIDIER CORALLO, Dishwasher/Utility Person |