#JacksonME #FoodPantry

"The #JacksonFoodPantry is a volunteer organization serving residents of Jackson, #MonroeME, #BrooksME, #WaldoME, #SwanvilleME, #ThorndikeME, and #TroyME, with donated and purchased foodstuffs, personal care items, and cleaning supplies when available at no cost. [Along with fresh, locally grown produce when in season]

Location: Jackson Community Center at 262 Village Road in Jackson

Upcoming dates for 2026:

June 19, 2026
July 17, 2026
August 21, 2026
September 18, 2026
October 16, 2026
November 20, 2026
December 18, 2026"

Related news article....

Jackson food pantry serves hundreds with fresh, local produce

Updated: May 15, 2026

https://www.wabi.tv/video/2026/05/15/jackson-food-pantry-serves-hundreds-with-fresh-local-produce/

FMI about the Jackson food pantry:

https://www.jacksonmaine.org/jackson-food-pantry

#SolarPunkSunday #FoodInsecurity #FoodSecurity #FoodPantries #FoodPantriesMaine #MidcoastMaine #MainersHelpingMainers #LocalProduce #FreshProduce #EatHealthy #HelpingOthers #BuildingCommunity

So, in local elections, two of the #CommunityGarden organizers (and advocates for #OpenSpace) were elected to the town's #Selectboard! Excellent!

#MainePol #LocalPol #LocalGovernment #MainersHelpingMainers #PreservingOpenSpace #BuildingCommunity

#MaineDSA x #Presente! #FoodBrigade

Start: Saturday, June 27, 2026•09:30 AM
Location: The location will be given once the sign up form has been filled out

"Volunteer with Maine DSA at Presente's Food Brigade. Which is their #BarrierFree community food and resource distribution program.

During the Rationing & Box-Making Shift (9:30am-12:30pm), you'll support the team by rationing dry food boxes for distribution to community members!

If you are interested in volunteering Please RSVP and fill out the sign up form emailed to you."

FMI and to volunteer:
https://actionnetwork.org/events/maine-dsa-x-presente-food-brigade-5

#DemocraticSocialists #Maine #MainePol #MainersHelpingMainers #FoodSecurity #ResourceDistribution #DSA #MutualAid

#Online - Produce #SharingTables: An Approach to #GardenGrown #FoodAccess

April 7 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Free – $15

"This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.

This webinar will explore #WaldoCounty Bounty’s Give and Take program, a stigma-free model for sharing surplus #GardenProduce through community drop-off sites. Participants will learn how the program operates, how new sites are selected, and how to start a #GiveAndTake site in their own community. Developed during the COVID-19 pandemic to address farm losses and food insecurity in rural Waldo County, #Maine, where nearly 6,000 residents face #FoodInsecurity, the program connects local #gardeners, #farmers, and #neighbors to expand access to healthy, local food.

Speakers: Viña Lindley, UMaine Extension Horticulture Professional and Mattie John Bamman, Waldo County Bounty Communications Coordinator"

FMI and to register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/produce-sharing-tables-an-approach-to-garden-grown-food-access/

#SolarPunkSunday #SharingFood #MainersHelpingMainers #UMaineCooperativeExtension #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #BuildingComunity #GrowYourOwnFood #FeedingNeighbors #GYO #FarmToTable #LocalFarms #LocalFood #OnlineWorkshops

#BathME - #SharingTable

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Library Park Gazebo, #PattenFreeLibrary

"Free fresh vegetables gleaned from local farms provided by the #MerrymeetingGleaners and #MidCoast #HungerPrevention Program. Find the Sharing Table outside the Children's Room from September-May and in the Gazebo during the summer.

"Sharing tables are open to anyone, there is no income or residency requirement and they are 100% anonymous. The tables are stocked with fresh produce as well as some prepared items, processed using any surplus gleaned food. Take what you need and leave the rest for your friends and neighbors. Produce will vary depending on what is available from the farms and gardens. Please bring your own bags. Learn more about this terrific program."

http://www.merrymeetingfoodcouncil.org/merrymeeting-gleaners

#SolarPunkSunday #FoodInsecurity #Maine #MainersHelpingMainers #FreeVegetables #FoodSecurity #BuildingCommunity

#MaineNeeds #DreamList for Winter 25/26

by: Heather Tracy

"Baby it's cold outside! We can't keep these items in stock and need your help to ensure all Mainer's are cozy and cared for this fall and winter!"

https://www.dreamlist.com/list/pealrbdtaezelba2adljfatiaa#

@newsbot

#Maine #Mainers #MutualAid #MainersHelpingMainers #Houseless #Homeless
#Unhoused #Donations #PrebleStreet

#PortlandME - #PrebleStreetResourceCenter - #FoodDonationsNeeded

Food & Pantry Top Needs

- Ground coffee
- Jelly (smaller jars preferred)
- Juices
- Canned meats (tuna, chicken and Spam)
- Marinara sauce (jars or flip top cans)
- Canned black beans (flip top cans preferred)
- Dried pasta of any kind
- Hearty canned or jarred soups
- Canned or jarred stews (beef stew, chili with meat, vegetarian options, etc.)
- Oatmeal (especially microwaveable and flavored packets)
- Hot Chocolate packets
- Ensure Protein Shakes
- Cheese (especially American and Cheddar)
- Soft granola bars
- Cereal
- Pancake mixes
- Snack items (microwave popcorn, packaged nuts, chocolate covered raisins/almonds, yogurt covered raisins/almonds, etc.)
- Condiments (salad dressings, mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup, oil & vinegar)
- Pickles
- Holiday treats/snacks

WHEN AND WHERE TO DONATE
Food

Food Security Hub
75 Darling Ave, South Portland
Pantry Entrance (left side of the building)
7 days a week: 9am-3pm

Non-food items [see next post]

#MaineNeeds
2385 Congress Street, Portland, ME

https://www.preblestreet.org/you-can-help/in-kind-donations/

#Maine #Mainers #MainersHelpingMainers #Unhoused #FoodInsecurity #Donations #PortlandME #PrebleStreet