CHERRYFIELD, ME — Jillian sends this work from home photo, writing, “I’ve been tasked with painting a rainbow for the food pantry which is bringing me joy this fine sunny morning.” She is Steward aboard the Sunbeam and Moonbeam. Jillian is also involved in many activities at our Downeast Campus in Cherryfield.
Looks good, Jillian.
CHERRYFIELD, ME — Jillian, who serves as Steward aboard the Sunbeam, and is quite active in Mission activities at our Downeast Campus, has also a soft spot for uplifting quotes on road signs. In fact, the Weald Bethel Community Center inner walls on the Downeast Campus were once adorned with an exhibit of Jillian’s photo collection of road sign inspirations.
“This sign lives in the center of our 1/2 mile strip of downtown Cherryfield on the lawn of the Legion,” wrote Jillian. Hearing Mission President John Zavodny speak this bit of inspiration, Jillian added them to this sign and snapped a photo.
Nice work. Thank you, Jillian.
Mission Food Pantry Do-It-Yourself Apple Crisp Kit
CHERRYFIELD, ME — Today was an amazing and busy day at the Food Pantry. Our theme of the day was apple crisp. We gave out oats, sugar and apples with each box so families could make their own.
We served 40 families/117 people. Twenty families had food delivered; 20 families picked up at the Food Pantry. We’ve received very positive feedback about our online Food Pantry ordering system. Our clients find it helpful. We do too. Our clients receive more of what they want. We waste less food. The pantry staff was able to keep track of all incoming phone-calls, the online orders, and the food deliveries. That was no small feat.
We were so busy Farmer Michael made a second trip to bring us more salad greens to give out.
I am very proud of my staff for always thinking outside the box and finding new and innovative ways to serve our patrons.
Megan Smith
Interim Food Pantry Manager
Community Resource Coordinator
CHERRYFIELD, ME — Before COVID 19, people would choose what food they wanted when they came into the Mission’s Food Pantry.
We miss that and want to give you a way to select your food. We have created a shopping list and we will try to accommodate you the best we can. Please click the link below to fill out the online form.
If you have any questions, please call 207-546-7424.
BAR HARBOR, ME — This week’s Thank you Thursday shout-out of Mission Love goes to Women for Healthy Rural Living (WHRL), a partner on so many levels in strengthening community. WHRL is part of the Downeast Roots collaboration leveraging resources to help families thrive, an organizer of diaper drives to offer food pantry patrons, an animator of Incredible Edible Milbridge, and a provider of range of educational programs that illustrate how WHRL is a passionate and persistent advocate for health and wellness!
Visit Women for Healthy Rural Living and Downeast Roots online.
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What do toilet paper rolls on a string have to do with taking good digital photos? Download Jen Kearns’s guide and find out.
CHERRYFIELD, ME — Download EdGE Site Coordinator Jen Kearns’s ‘Digital Photography for Kids‘ guide with Photography Scavenger Hunt instructions.
Perfect for kids at home with smart phones, tablets, or digital cameras curious about taking good pictures.