Jeffrey A. Cornish joins The Family Pantry of Cape Cod as Executive Director

The Family Pantry of Cape Cod is pleased to welcome Jeffrey A. Cornish as its new Executive Director.

Jeffrey brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience across nonprofit, and government organizations delivering humanitarian, antipoverty, and community development assistance in the United States and internationally. He brings a proven record of designing and executing philanthropic, hunger relief and antipoverty strategies for Church World Service, The International Rescue Committee, United Way, and Peace Corps measurably improving the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable populations served. He is an expert in setting strategic direction, strengthening organizational performance, and building durable partnerships with peer agencies, donors, and government departments. Jeffrey is also recognized for his ability to cultivate high-performing culturally diverse teams while managing complex programs in challenging environments. Known for his integrity, authenticity, and with a talent for disciplined execution, he now provides leadership and motivation for the Pantry.

Most recently, Jeffrey served as Country Representative for Rwanda with Church World Service, where he led a US Government sponsored refugee support program and was key to the country program’s strategic planning, operations, and program delivery. He managed a multi-million dollar portfolio and a multicultural team of 48 employees. Previously, as President and CEO of Douglas County United Way, he led fundraising, grantmaking, and community impact initiatives, raising needed resources and building cross-sector partnerships focused on food security, health, housing, and workforce development.

At The Family Pantry of Cape Cod, Jeffrey will provide strategic and operational leadership for the organization and its supportive social enterprise, the Second Glance thrift store. He will oversee staff, volunteers, fundraising, financial management, and community partnerships while working closely with the Board of Directors to advance the Pantry’s mission and long-term sustainability. Jeffrey will also play a key role in implementing the organization’s long-range growth strategy, helping expand services and strengthen The Family Pantry’s ability to meet the evolving needs of Cape Cod residents. Drawing on extensive experience leading mission-driven organizations, he will work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners to deepen the Pantry’s impact across the region.

About The Family Pantry of Cape Cod

Founded in 1989 and based in Harwich, Massachusetts, The Family Pantry of Cape Cod provides food and clothing to all in need across Cape Cod. The organization serves more than 3,200 households each month, distributes more than 3.4 million meals annually, and operates with the support of 12 staff members and more than 650 volunteers. In addition to its primary food distribution center, The Family Pantry manages a mobile pantry, an onsite garden that provides fresh produce, a satellite location at Cape Cod Community College, and Second Glance, a thriving thrift store that supports its mission. As the regional distribution center for The Greater Boston Food Bank serving 17 local pantries, The Family Pantry plays a vital role in strengthening food security throughout Cape Cod and the Islands.