Community Food Security Workshop to Offer Training and Resources to Organizations Countywide

For Immediate Release Please

Release Date: September 25, 2023

Program Contact: Lucie Nolden, lucie.nolden@healthyacadia.org, or (207) 667-7171

Media Contact: Tracey Carlson, tracey@healthyacadia.org or (207) 667-7171 Ext. 112 

Community Food Security Workshop to Offer Training and Resources to Organizations Countywide

Ellsworth, ME. On Thursday, November 9, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Hancock County Food Security Network will host a Community Food Security Workshop at Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry with the goal of building capacity and connections to tackle food insecurity in our community.

The workshop, organized by Healthy Acadia, Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, and members of the Hancock County Food Security Network, will offer a series of sessions that feature local experts in fundraising and grant writing, volunteer recruitment and management, and state and federal benefit programs. Service providers, volunteers, staff, and board members at food pantries, meal sites, school backpack programs, and other community organizations are invited to join for a half-day of conversation, panel discussions, and training. Interested community members are also welcome to attend.

Those interested in participating are encouraged to register using this form (https://forms.gle/seGnfFsdpzVxy1HJ8) and to stay tuned for more information about workshop sessions. For questions or feedback about the event, or to learn how you can support the project, please contact Lucie Nolden at lucie.nolden@healthyacadia.org or call (207) 667-7171. 

Healthy Acadia is a 501(C)(3) community health organization building vibrant communities and making it easier for everyone to lead healthy lives. They serve Washington and Hancock counties, and provide additional community health support and leadership across Maine. For more information about Healthy Acadia’s community health initiatives, visit healthyacadia.org.

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