Neighbors Feeding Neighbors – Open Table MDI

Open Table MDI has brought back a popular program from 2020, in light of the the loss of SNAP benefits and the ongoing government shutdown-Neighbors Feeding Neighbors.

This program will award a weekly grant of $500 (for families) or $250 (for individuals/couples) in the form of Hannaford, Southwest Food Mart or A&B Naturals Gift Cards to locals whose income is being adversely impacted by the loss of SNAP benefits or income disruptions caused by the government shutdown. Applications will be received on a rolling basis beginning November 1st, 2025 and will continue as long as funds are available.

Eligibility
Any families or individuals (18+) who are year-round residents of Mount Desert Island, the Outer Islands or the Town of Trenton, and feel they are facing economic hardship due to the loss of SNAP benefits or income disruptions caused by the government shutdown, are welcome to apply. Only one request per family or individual. Once you have applied, there is no need to apply again. They will keep your application on file and alert you if you’ve been selected.

How Does It Work?

• Fill out the Application by Clicking HERE
• Each Friday, by 4 p.m. the Committee will select recipient families and/or individuals/couples Those selected will be contacted by a representative of Open Table MDI and they will coordinate either mailing your gift card or arranging pick-up. A family will receive a $500 gift card and individual/couples will receive a $250 gift card
• Because of confidentiality, recipients will not be announced publicly. Recipients will be contacted by phone or email.
• Gift Cards may be selected for Hannaford, Southwest Food Mart or A & B Naturals. Recipients must choose 1 of the 3.
• Gift Cards may not be used for the purchase of alcohol, tobacco or other gift cards.

If you wish to donate to this program, please click HERE

For questions or more info please call 207-554-9026 or fill out the contact  page HERE

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