2024 Food Pantry signup has begun!
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Every summer we re-enroll everyone and start over with a new Food Pantry list. Many people on the list have moved away, stopped coming to the Food Pantry, or passed away. Many people still come to the Food Pantry but they have a new apartment and we do not have their current address. The list is very long and gets confusing! When we re-enroll we get updated information from everyone and start fresh with a brand new list! Everyone must re-enroll by July 1. If you come to the Food Pantry after July 1 and you have not re-enrolled, you will need to wait in line to re-enroll. Save time and re-enroll online today! (If you are new to the Food Pantry, our current enrollment form is not available electronically. You’ll need to do one enrollment form to receive food between now and July 1, and you’ll need to wait in line to do that on Thursday morning. You’ll need to do another enrollment form to receive food after July 1. However, you can fill out that form online now!)
Groceries, diapers, and hope
The Food Pantry is open every Thursday morning. More than 100 households are served each week, mostly working families as well as elderly people and homeless people. We distribute thousands of pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables and have recently increased the amount of food provided each week, adding meats and non-meat proteins like eggs and cheese. We also distribute 4,000 diapers every month. Donations of diapers are always needed and appreciated. Children’s books and toys are also distributed when they are donated.
The pantry opens at 7:45 on Thursdays and closes at 10:45. Patrons can receive food every week and diapers once a month. Groceries are distributed in the courtyard during warmer weather and indoors during the winter. Anyone in need is welcome and there is a short sign-up form on your first day. If you would like to receive diapers please bring proof that you have a child under 48 months in your household, such as a DHHS statement or lease and proof of the child’s birthdate, such as a MaineCare card or birth certificate.
Each person coming to the Food Pantry may pick up for two households (most people pick up their own household’s food and a second bag of food for a neighbor, relative, or friend who is signed up but cannot come in).
Please, donate today: Just $5 provides food for a family for a week!
