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SISTERS OF CHARITY HEALTH SYSTEM, Lewiston, ME
Food Pantry and Lots to Garden

What is it?
From its downtown location, the food pantry provides meals, as well as education for families on food purchasing, nutrition, and cooking. The Lots to Garden program provides 14 seasonal gardens supplying food to 50 families. Over 120 youth and 100 adult volunteers help in the garden and workshops.

Who is it for?
Residents of Lewiston. To access the Food Pantry, individuals need to meet financial eligibility criteria.

Why do they do it?
A food pantry has operated in downtown Lewiston for the past 25 years. When its sponsoring organization shifted focus to statewide food distribution, the Sisters of Charity agreed to step in and assume operations of the pantry. The Lots to Garden program is designed to develop skills and knowledge for lifelong and community-wide change.

Contact: Russ Donahue
Director of Marketing
Telephone: 207-777-8263
Email: RDonahue@sochs.com