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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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Our Wish List

We are looking for Canned Pasta (beefaroni, ravoli, spagetios etc) Canned Chicken Canned Tuna Baked Beans THANK YOU SO MUCH!
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THANK YOU WOOLWICH COMMUNITY

I was able to attend last nights Woolwich town meeting. Thank you all for approving the food banks ask for funds this year. We know taxes are going up and everyone is feeling the pinch. The funds you allow the food bank goes directly to the families and individuals that need it most in your community.
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Time for something New

We had hoped it would never come to this, but in order to make sure EVERYONE gets the food they need, we will be handing out bags for everyone that goes thru the tent. You will be allowed to go thru the tent one time. IF there is 'extra food' we will allow you to go thru again 15 minutes before closing. Our director has worked so hard to make sure there is always enough food for everyone, but so m...
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Are you a TSA Employee?

Are you a TSA Employee in the Bath Area?  Please email our director at kimfgates@gmail.com. She will take VERY good care of you...
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FOOD BANK WISH LIST

We have a few things that we could really use to help fill our shelves: Kid friendly cereal, canned tuna, coffee and crackers...THANK YOU for helping us help so many!
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Thank you to the patrons of Shaws in Bath

We are very thankful to everyone that donated to last years 'nourishing neighbors' funds drive at Shaws in Bath. You all donated OVER $6000.00 to food insecure families in the Bath Area. Thank you Mike Doughty and Ava Manley for taking the time to bring a check!!
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SPRING FOOD DRIVE

We will be starting a spring food drive. If your organization, group, school, business would like to join our drive, please email our director, kimfgates@gmail.com and she will give you a couple of items to chose from to collect.  We will be holding this drive for the entire month of April and donations will need to be delivered to 807 Middle street anytime after the 30th.
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WE HAVE A NEW PHONE NUMBER!

We finally have a landline at the Bath Food Bank. The new phone number is  (207) 442-0754.
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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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THIS IS IVY!!! Ivy is he young girl that came home and told her grandmother "I want to raise money to help people at the food bank" Grandma didn't waste anytime...she got a table, lemonade and pop-cycles...THEN decided to try it again...the following Monday she did it again...she raised a total of $525.00!! SHE IS A CHILD and she made such a HUGE difference in so many lives!! LOOK AT THAT GRIN..could she be any more adorable??!! ... See MoreSee Less

THIS IS IVY!!!  Ivy is he young girl that came home and told her grandmother I want to raise money to help people at the food bank Grandma didnt waste anytime...she got a table, lemonade and pop-cycles...THEN decided to try it again...the following Monday she did it again...she raised a total of $525.00!! SHE IS A CHILD and she made such a HUGE difference in so many lives!!  LOOK AT THAT GRIN..could she be any more adorable??!!

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Awesome! Way to go Ivy!

Thank you,I've 💕💕 you are an amazing young girl to think of people in need! You will make MANY 😃

Beautiful. Just a beautiful young lady❤

Way to go Ivy ❤️🎉 She has a heart of gold 💛

You rock Ivy!👍❤

You go girl!!! 🎉🎉

Incredible. Great job Ivy!

Great job Ivy!! 🩷

Fantastic Ivy!

Way to go Ivy!! 💕

You are fantastic Ivy‼️ 👏 You inspire many people ✨️ 🙌 ❤️

Sweetest girl who has the best parents 💕

Ivy Rocks! 🎉

Wow that's awesome

Love this soooo much! You are amazing Ivy Lou!

Ivy, wow!! Thank you for so much for your kindness and caring!! You are wonderful!! 🥰

Amazing work Ivy!

AWESOME!!!!!

Love in action, right here ♥️

What a sweetheart!

God bless her heart!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

Such a sweet soul miss Ivy

You should be so proud of yourself little miss Ivy! Great job honey! 🧡💛💜💚

👏👏👏👏 thank you Ivy for helping so many people ❤️ you are an inspiration!

Great job!

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This 'biker gang' came in this afternoon and said 'we would like to give you $50.00'...they held a bake sale fundraiser today...and wanted to raise money for people that needed food...kids are making a difference..I CAN'T WAIT till they are all 14!! From left to right, Lucy Bunker, Scout Porter and Bryn Porter...they are all 10 years old!! ... See MoreSee Less

This biker gang came in this afternoon and said we would like to give you $50.00...they held a bake sale fundraiser today...and wanted to raise money for people that needed food...kids are making a difference..I CANT WAIT till they are all 14!!  From left to right, Lucy Bunker, Scout Porter and Bryn Porter...they are all 10 years old!!Image attachment

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How wonderful! Thank you for your support and kindness, Lucy, Scout, and Bryn! 🥰

Wonderful! Thank you little ladies❤

That’s great !

Awesome!!!!

All three wonderful girls!!! ❤ So proud of you ladies!

How kind of them, good kiddos right there 💗

Nice job girls!

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As many of you are aware, the Maine Health lab that was located in Bath was closed down. MANY of our families can not get to Brunswick for much needed tests due to transportation. Maine Health is making these cuts and they are hurting our clients and residents. PLEASE..if you get a survey, take the time to fill it out..let them know taking the lab is NOT working! ... See MoreSee Less

As many of you are aware, the Maine Health lab that was located in Bath was closed down. MANY of our families can not get to Brunswick for much needed tests due to transportation. Maine Health is making these cuts and they are hurting our clients and residents. PLEASE..if you get a survey, take the time to fill it out..let them know taking the lab is NOT working!

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I believe this is just while they renovate the parkview building. Dr’s are moving there

If they are moving there, that's a positive because it's a lot bigger place and they can add more doctors! I know to inconvenience for patients however it would be more patient centered if they can accommodate and see more patients and help the community! Patients that are on mainecare there is a right program that they can sign up for

It will only be helpful if they also provide a shuttle from Bath to Brunswick for patients without transportation.

Bath and Brunswick needs to get together and provide transportation between the two areas. When will the egos put their brains together to get it done?

I was told by them it was a parking issue, not enough parking for people with early morning appointments and people going to the lab.

Like everything, there was a legit reason for this. As we all know parking is a big problem in Bath and it is my understanding that was the reason for the move. They are currently working on a solution for this.

NET transportation available to MaineCare recipients is a broken system is too many ways to explain. And that still leaves out the ones who aren't eligible for MaineCare who can't or don't drive. Going all the way to Parkview for bloodwork is an almost half day adventure. I have to leave work to pick up the family member who needs to go. Drive to Parkview which is NOT centrally located in Brunswick, get them inside, register them, wait at the lab, drive them home and then return to work. Taking them to the lab in Bath took HALF the time.

Sign on the door I just looked at on my way to my appointment says it is a TEMPORARY closing until they find a suitable new location.

If they really cared about patients they would have secured a new location BEFORE closing the current one. I will definitely fill out the survey.

Maybe they should look at the old cross insurance building out by Shaw's would be a great location with lots of parking.

Maine health has become a monopoly and it' all about money.

Just to make folks aware, you can also get labs at Midcoast Hospital. That's where my husband went. Closer to Bath than Parkview, whether you're able to drive yourself or providing transportation for someone else.

The answer to me would be purchase The Yummy Restaurant and land right beside Maine Health in Bath, which is a tremendous eyesore...and is still for sale! Build there...lab would be perfect there and could add more parking! I am often unable to get to Brunswick for needed lab work..There are also many elderly people who also do not have transportation to get to Brunswick Lab! This decision was not in the interest of the many patients of Maine Health. I will definitely fill our a survey. Thank you

Not sure to the schedule but I think the Brunswick Link has a run to Bath? We certainly need more public transportation options.

They also closed Maine health ophthalmology in Maine ( and moved all the doctors to Brunswick) - they also closed their optical in bath and Brunswick. Leaving many Mainecare kiddos without a a place to get glasses

Yet they makes millions $$$

It's a temporary closure for renovations

Is this the lab over by the train station? Or the hospital?

If any person needs labs drawn, just schedule a draw at Riverside Healing Center in Bath. I’ll draw their labs personally. All you need is to bring in your lab form and we’ll send it over to Quest.

Maine health needs to be broken up. It is a net negative to the state

It’s been hard to get to Brunswick for my labs which I have to have done semi often, disabled and don’t drive. It was so nice having it right in bath.

Bath to midcoast is no short hike either my friend. And if you are getting tests because of illness that's even harder.

I am so disappointed in Maine Health's decisions but I am a patient at Martin's Point and I have my bloodwork there. Knowing Midcoaast offers blood work works for some. If one has Maine Care, rides out of town are provided if one plans ahead.

Mehealth doesn’t care, it’s all about the $$$

The lab closure is temporary

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Sagadahoc County employs Mark Hymbaugh as its Community Navigator to connect local residents with social services, housing, heating assistance, recovery support, and food. You can reach him directly by phone at (207) 443-8210 or via email at mhymbaugh@sagadahoccountyme.gov.Services ProvidedBasic Needs: Food pantries, clothing resources, and emergency heat or utility assistance.Housing & Stability: Finding shelter, housing support, and home repair resources.Health & Recovery: Substance use prevention, treatment navigation, and mental health support.Application Assistance: Guidance through complex paperwork for public benefits like MaineCare or SNAP. ... See MoreSee Less

Sagadahoc County employs Mark Hymbaugh as its Community Navigator to connect local residents with social services, housing, heating assistance, recovery support, and food. You can reach him directly by phone at (207) 443-8210 or via email at mhymbaugh@sagadahoccountyme.gov.Services ProvidedBasic Needs: Food pantries, clothing resources, and emergency heat or utility assistance.Housing & Stability: Finding shelter, housing support, and home repair resources.Health & Recovery: Substance use prevention, treatment navigation, and mental health support.Application Assistance: Guidance through complex paperwork for public benefits like MaineCare or SNAP.

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Thank you. Shared.

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