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Welcome to the Bath Area Food Bank!  The Bath Area Food Bank is the umbrella name for the Bath Area Food Pantry and Bath Area Soup Kitchen. “Our mission is to help food insecure families and individuals with the meals and groceries needed with dignity and respect.” All our neighbors are welcome to the Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen! And please consider volunteering & donating to keep these ...
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We are SO thankful and pleased with Fidium!

Our Director met with Femi from Fidiium today. FROM NOW thru Mid March...they are offering internet 2 Gig *(normally 60.00 a month) for $30.00 a month for the first year. After the first year it will go to $45.00 per month. We are presently paying 110.00 thru Go Net Speed for 1 Gig a month, so even after a year ...it is a substantial savings. If you only need 1 Gig for the first ye...
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The Brunswick Veterinary Clinic on Baribeau drive have ALWAYS been such generous donors at the Bath Area Food Bank.  This year they raised $500.00 AND collected A LOT of pet food for DOG WILL...thank you ALL at Brunswick Vet Clinic!
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Meagan Cope joined us last year. She volunteers, holds fundraisers AND collects food for our families!!! THANK MEAGAN!!
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BEST STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS!

We clearly have THE BEST staff and volunteers....we hear it over and over, 'I love coming in, it is so inviting'...'this is my happy place'
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GIVE HUB

You may notice, we have updated our 'donation' key from Paypal to Give Hub. We would like to give this a chance...but if we find we are spending more on fees..we will go back to paypal..
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FREE THANKSGIVING MEAL ON THANKSGIVING DAY!

Not only is is FREE...if you call ahead, they have the capability of delivery and transportation TO and FROM the location!  THANK YOU NORMA BURPEE for taking this on AGAIN this year!!
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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!!!
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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...
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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...
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I had a meeting with Femi from Fidiium today. FROM NOW thru Mid March...they are offering internet 2 Gig *(normally 60.00 a month) for $30.00 a month for the first year. After the first year it will go to $45.00 per month. We are presently paying 110.00 thru Go Net Speed for 1 Gig a month, so even after a year ...it is a substantial savings. If you only need 1 Gig for the first year it will be $20.00 a month, and 40 after the first year. GREAT NEWS we even purchased what we need for A LAND LINE for the food bank at $25.00 a month..The reception in the food bank is so bad..it is difficult for us to accept calls...NOT ANY MORE! We will be publishing that new number asap. IF we felt this was a 'bad deal' we would not share the information...WE WANT you to save money where you can! If this is something you would like to talk to a rep about, you can text Femi at 1-214-516-9406. text BAFB internet deal! We DO NOT get any kick backs from this..just want to help. ... See MoreSee Less

I had a meeting with Femi from Fidiium today. FROM NOW thru Mid March...they are offering internet 2 Gig *(normally 60.00 a month) for $30.00 a month for the first year. After the first year it will go to $45.00 per month. We are presently paying 110.00 thru Go Net Speed for 1 Gig a month, so even after a year ...it is a substantial savings. If you only need 1 Gig for the first year it will be $20.00 a month, and 40 after the first year. GREAT NEWS we even purchased what we need for A LAND LINE for the food bank at $25.00 a month..The reception in the food bank is so bad..it is difficult for us to accept calls...NOT ANY MORE!  We will be publishing that new number asap. IF we felt this was a bad deal we would not share the information...WE WANT you to save money where you can!  If this is something you would like to talk to a rep about, you can text Femi at 1-214-516-9406. text BAFB internet deal! We DO NOT get any kick backs from this..just want to help.Image attachment

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I signed up for this 'deal'. We had GoNetSpeed...we are paying nearly 100.00 a month for JUST internet...so..for the first year..we will be saving nearly 60.00 a month and after the first year $40.00 a month..anything I can use towards groceries..is a help for us!

You do get referral bonuses

I have fidium..close to a year now..never an issue I pay 45..xfinity was 120..that's a no brainer

Wish available in PHIPPSBURG

I wonder if they cover up oak grove Ave if so im in 😆 🤣

Last I checked they weren't in my area but ill have to check again!! Thanks!

I tried texting that number and it did not work

They are canvassing the area for sure. Glad to hear some positive feedback

We just signed up the other day. I have GoNet currently

We just changed from Go Net Speed to Fidium last week

We are paying $55.00! A month for Fidium!!! WTH?

They need to hurry up and get down to the burg!

Mark Grandonico

Changed from spectrum to fidium when they first came around in Wiscasset and have had no regrets.

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All Organizations experience change..some programs are successful, some are not, and some just burn out. I, Kimberly, would love to hear from YOU...our families. WHAT would you like to see us do that we are not presently doing? We have enjoyed doing the cookie drive in December, but maybe we should try something different? We used to create meal kits including spices, proteins, everything needed to make a meal, soup or casserole. Is that something you would like to see again? If you are not comfortable posting here, feel free to email me, kimfgates@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you. ... See MoreSee Less

All Organizations experience change..some programs are successful, some are not, and some just burn out. I, Kimberly, would love to hear from YOU...our families. WHAT would you like to see us do that we are not presently doing?  We have enjoyed doing the cookie drive in December, but maybe we should try something different? We used to create meal kits including spices, proteins, everything needed to make a meal, soup or casserole. Is that something you would like to see again? If you are not comfortable posting here, feel free to email me, kimfgates@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you.Image attachment

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Some sort of meal kit or even dessert kit with the recipe

Homemade soup kits or all ready to go . Basic soup / chicken,vegetable. Etc

I would LOVE to see some other spices available (I dry the fresh basil and cilantro I get from you!) and basic baking supplies like flour, sugar, that baking powder/soda would be awesome. I loved you had pie crust boxes recently- made excellent apple/raisin pastries for 3 days of breakfast:-)

I think crockpot/sheet pan meal kits. Think pulled pork Pork butt, Can of Dr Pepper, bag of rolls super easy So many easy one pan ideas.

Yes, I agree, meal kits would be wonderful! Maybe one for crock pots too?

I love meal kits!

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John Starbird has been a shinning face and and CONSTANT volunteer for over 20 years...he is taking some time off to heal from an injury in his hand...it is so strange not having him around...he is truly missed...GET WELL JOHN! ... See MoreSee Less

John Starbird has been a shinning face and and CONSTANT volunteer for over 20 years...he is taking some time off to heal from an injury in his hand...it is so strange not having him around...he is truly missed...GET WELL JOHN!

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Get better soon Johnny S

Great guy, great helper! Heal well John!

Shinning

He's always been good man.....😁💯

Love him 🇺🇸

Get well soon

Best wishes for a speedy recovery, John!

Hey John— been dancing lately?? Get well!!

Speedy recovery, John💕

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Please, keep Dean Baily, one of our consistent volunteers, in your thoughts. He is taking some time off to prepare for hip surgery. We really miss he and Mary! ... See MoreSee Less

Please, keep Dean Baily, one of our consistent volunteers, in your thoughts.  He is taking some time off to prepare for hip surgery. We really miss he and Mary!

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Awwww. We miss being there and seeing all our lunch friends.

Sending prayers and positive thoughts for Dean. 🙏🏻

Sending prayers for a quick recovery

Good luck

🙏🙏🙏

Wishing Dean a speedy recovery!

❤️

Dean, you will be a new man! Look out BAFB & Mary!

Wishing for a speedy recovery for Dean. Also what a beautiful dog.

Prayers 🙏 for a fast recovery.

Hope all goes well & prayers for a speedy recovery 🎉

Hope you're recovering soon from your hip surgery.

Wishing you the best!

Sending prayer of healing his way! Does he have everything he needs?

Praying for you Dean🙏

Sending prayers for a speedy recovery

Speedy recovery Deanie!!

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So many offered to volunteer in the last 4 weeks...is anyone interested in helping us transport food from Shaws in Bath to the Food Bank on Middle Street??We are looking for someone to help us pick up the generous donations from Shaws Supermarket here in Bath. It is an early pickup @ 8am and takes about 35 minutes. It would be for a couple months until our ROCK STAR John Starbird heals. It would be Saturday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Please message our director, Kimberly if you can help...kimfgates@gmail.com ... See MoreSee Less

So many offered to volunteer in the last 4 weeks...is anyone interested in helping us transport food from Shaws in Bath to the Food Bank on Middle Street??

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If it helps, I could pick up this Wednesday...not sure about other dates

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