BATH SHAWS DONATIONS!
It is that time of year again...the Bath Shaws ( they collect the LARGEST amount of donations than ANY other Shaws) is going to be asking for your donations as you check out. ALL AMOUNTS HELP! It will start November 6th and go thru Christmas. IT IS THANKS TO THIS COMMUNITY that we are so successful every year!!!
UPDATED SNAP INFORMATION
Here's what Mainers who receive SNAP benefits need to know:
November federal SNAP benefits cannot be issued until the federal shutdown ends or new guidance is provided by FNS.
At this time, SNAP benefits already loaded onto EBT cards remain available for use to purchase food.
Applications, renewals, and other updates continue to be accepted and processed by Maine DHHS during the fed...
2025 Turkey Trot!!
Want to sign up online, and save $10.00? Here is the link:
https://runsignup.com/Race/ME/Bath/BathAreaTurkeyTrot
100% of what you pay for your trot goes directly to the food insecure families in the Bath area. We get sponsors to cover the cost of medals, pins, water, etc. The race begins at 9am...sign up starts at 8:00am. We only have ONE bathroom..and there is ALWAYS a line...We can't wait to s...
Thank you MCFCU!
Wow! When these two walk in...from Mid Coast Federal Credit Union, they generally have a check..AND THIS YEAR is no different. This year they presented us with $1325.00!! These funds are all collected from EMPLOYEES of MCFCU. This means so much to all of us that the employees of MCFCU are so committed to helping food insecure families. This time of year it is especially appreciated...when donatio...
time to make a change
The Bath Area Food Bank is constantly evolving. Pre Covid we were feeding @ 200 families a month. Presently we are feeding OVER 600 families a month. In order to report accurate information to towns and keep our carport stocked, Starting July 1, 2024 we will be requiring our guests, including carport guests, to fill out our client intake form. There will be a volunteer each shift helping our famil...
What a wonderful share!
I just want to say how thankful my family and I are for the food bank and all that you do for us. The impact is truly immeasurable. Here are two dinners my family had this week where 100% of the ingredients (basil, butter, sauce, everything!) is from the food bank. The kid in our house had fun making the pizzas with us. THANK YOU
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