14th Annual Hancock County Food Drive Kicks Off Saturday April 5th

The 14th Annual Hancock County Food Drive kicks off Saturday, April 5th. Volunteers will be at 11 locations on Saturday April 5th  from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  collecting food, non-food and cash donations to benefit those in Hancock County.

We will be broadcasting live from the Bar Harbor Hannaford on Saturday morning. The Ellsworth Police Department will have a cruiser at Friends and Family Market in Ellsworth and the Hancock County Sheriff's Department will have a cruiser at Shaw's in Ellsworth so you can help stuff the cruisers.

Donations may be made at the following locations on Saturday, April 5th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Bar Harbor - A&B Naturals, Bar Harbor Hannaford
• Blue Hill - Blue Hill Coop, Hannaford
• Bucksport - Bucksport Hannaford
• Deer Isle - The Galley
• Ellsworth - Ellsworth Hannaford, Friends and Family Market, Shaw's and T.J. Maxx
• Stonington - Burnt Cove Market

According to the Hancock County Food Drive's website - More than 1 in 10 Maine households goes without nutritious food, making Maine the most food insecure state in New England. Childhood food insecurity rates in our region are even higher: according to Kids Count Data Center, 1 in 6 children in Hancock County live in food insecure households, which can have lifelong impacts on children’s physical health, mental health, and educational outcomes

All the food collected during the month will be distributed between the region's food pantries.

You can donate online HERE

Suggested Food Donations include; Baby Food, Beans (Canned and Dry) Canned Chicken and Fish, Canned Soup, Cereal (Low-Sugar), Coffee and Tea, Cooking Oil (olive, canola), Dried Fruit and Nuts, Dried (Instant) Mashed Potatoes, Gluten Free Items, Granola Bars, Mac 'n Cheese, Oatmeal, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Peanut Butter, Popcorn (microwave), Single Serving Cereal, Fruit Cups, Raisin Boxes, Peanut Butter, Crackers, Oatmeal, Rice and Spices/Herbs

Suggested Non-Food Donations include: Baby Wipes, Can Openers, Cold Cups and Paper Cups, Deodorant, Diapers, Dish Soap, Dish Towels, Hand Sanitizer, Hand Wipes, Menstrual Products, Scouring Pads/Sponges, Shampoo, Shaving Gel, Soap, Strainers, Toilet Paper, Tooth Brushes, Toothpaste, Vegetable Peelers

For more information visit the Hancock County Food Drive website

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