Winslow Community Cupboard needs help with record need

WINSLOW — Winslow Community Cupboard, the food bank at Winslow Congregational Church, is experiencing record-level demand for its food bank services. T
o be able to store enough quality food to assist food-insecure children, seniors, and other adults, the food bank is in serious need of a walk-in cooler. The all-volunteer staff is hoping to raise $4,000 to pay for the cooler and installation.
“We’ve experienced much higher demand than we anticipated — and on a regular basis,” said Bruce Bottiglierie, operations manager, and Anna Quattrucci, assistant operations manager, in a joint statement. “We’ve had generous food donations from Good Shepherd, USDA, Hannaford, and others in the local community, but have struggled to house it all before serving days. Purchasing a cooler unit will allow us to accept all cold and frozen food donations going forward.”
Donations from individuals and businesses in the local community would be enormously appreciated. PayPal or credit card donations may be made at winslowucc.org/winslow-community-cupboard.
Checks payable to “Winslow Community Cupboard” may be mailed to Winslow Community Cupboard, 12 Lithgow St., Winslow, ME 04901.