The
Greater Somerset Public Health Collaborative and United Way of Mid-Maine offer
the “adoption” program, which connects local businesses and area food cupboards
to improve food security for families. Main Street Skowhegan, Skowhegan Rotary,
Madison Business Alliance and Norridgewock Chamber of Commerce have also endorsed
the project.
Taylor’s Drug Store is eager to take part in the effort. Owner Michele LeBlanc said that the 100
year-old business picks a charity to support each month. “I believe that you get what you give back,”
said LeBlanc. “Our customers are loyal
and we provide an essential service in our community.” The landmark business
maintains a local focus, LeBlanc added.
“We know everyone by name, we offer local delivery, and we sell the home
medical equipment people need so they don’t have to travel to buy it. Collecting for the Food Cupboard is just the
right thing for to us to do. We want to
contribute to the health and welfare of local residents both inside the store
and in the community.”
Barbara Santiago, chairperson of the People Who Care Food Cupboard said
that the food cupboard needs donations.
“Each month we serve from 215 to 220 families from five towns and new
families are coming in each week. We’ve
seen a 10 increase since last year,” Santiago said.
Santiago also said that the Food Cupboard is receiving less donated food
from the U.S. Department of Agriculture but does receives financial
contributions from the towns it serves and donations from many sources. “We get apples from North Star Apple Orchard,
tomatoes from Backyard Farms, bread from Skowhegan Subway and our local
Hannaford’s, and food donations from Wal-Mart. Taylor's Drug Store donations
will be a big help in stocking our shelves so that we can continue to fill the
needs of our clients.”
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