COMMUNITY COOKS is Somerville-based nonprofit that mobilizes individuals, businesses, civic, educational, and faith-based groups to provide home-prepared food for vulnerable neighbors. We do this by partnering with shelters, after school programs and other human service agencies that provide support for those struggling with food insecurity. By providing home-cooked meals to these agencies, we free up their time to focus on their advocacy and service models and ensure those they are supporting receive the nutrition they need to meet their daily challenges. We currently rally over 600 volunteers and provide 2,000+ monthly meals to 31 partner agencies in the Greater Boston area. Founded as an all-volunteer organization 32 years ago, Community Cooks became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2012 and now has a paid staff of five, an engaged Board of Directors, and a budget of nearly $400,000 annually.