RICHMOND
The Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Food Mobile will stop in Richmond on April 3 to distribute 7,000 pounds of food to people in need in Richmond, Dresden and Bowdoinham.
Anyone in need of emergency food assistance in Richmond and the surrounding area is welcome to attend.
Food will be distributedfrom 4 to 6 p.m. at the Richmond Public Works Department on High Street, including fresh produce, an assortment of meats, essential nonperishable items and breads.
The distribution was made possible through the generosity of BJ’s Charitable Foundation and BJ’s Wholesale Club.
The Food Mobile canvasses the state to communities struggling to meet food needs, said Shannon Coffin of the Food Mobile program.
Food Mobiles made 120 trips last year.
People who obtain food aid are not asked to provide their income, Social Security or identification. “The idea is to make it easy for people to come and access this food,” Coffin said.
The largest hunger relief organization in Maine, Good Shepherd Food Bank acquires surplus and purchased food and distributes it to more than 600 partner agencies across Maine.
Since 1981, the food bank has partnered with individuals, businesses and farmers to alleviate hunger and build community relationships.
In 2011, the food bank distributed 13 million pounds of food to families in need.
Since May 2011, the Richmond Area Food Pantry has served residents of Richmond, Dresden and Bowdoinham who meet eligible income requirements. The food pantry aids approximately 300 people monthly.
The Richmond Area Food Pantry is located at the Dresden Richmond Methodist Church at 121 Pleasant St. in Richmond.
It is open on the first Wednesday of the month from 4-6 p.m. and the third Saturday of the month from 2-4 p.m. The pantry can be reached at 607-2777; by email a t richmondfoodpantry.me@gm ail.com; or like it on Facebook at Richmond Area Food Pantry.
For more information about Food Mobile distribution, contact Coffin at 782- 3554, ext. 1163; or email scoffin@gsfb.org.
Find additional information on the website at www.gsfb.org; the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/feedingmaine; or find the food bank on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ feedingmaine.
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