ELLSWORTH, ME — “Let us be brave and let us play nice.” The Maine Seacoast Mission staff offers our sing-along adaptation of Warren Zevon’s “Don’t Let Us Get Sick.” We think it’s a fitting prayer for our times and a reminder for all of us to be brave, smart, and nice during these challenging times.
Post your favorite part in the comments below: is it the bouncing Sunbeam? Steward Jillian’s wry smile at the end? Maybe it is Shep the dog’s contented sigh? Let us know on the Facebook thread for this video.
CHERRYFIELD, ME — It’s Thank you Thursday! Today’s shout out of Mission Love goes to an amazing group of organizations and volunteers who make food delivery happen! Boxes full of food, packed up by LL Bean staff; essential commodities for seniors delivered by Eastern Area Agency on Aging; lots of good stuff from Good Shepherd Food Bank; and a fabulous crew of volunteers including Milbridge TREE staff ready to load it all up and get it to downeast households.
Food Pantry staff waiting to carry food orders to patrons’ cars.
Food Pantry staffer helps Food Pantry patron with their food order.
CHERRYFIELD, ME — On Tuesday, May 12, 55 families used our drive-thru food pantry. Some families picked up commodities and a food box, and we delivered food to other families.
Today’s theme was corn chowder. We gave out potatoes, heavy cream, corn and a recipe.
We tried something new today. We put all our produce outside where people driving in could see it. This way each family could tell us their fresh produce preference. It worked extremely well. People loved the idea.
I know I say this every time but the Food Pantry staff is amazing. Tuesday, even at its busiest, the staff put out quality food boxes, they were always upbeat and ready to help in any way possible. As our patrons’ needs increase, and I have to spend more time with food business at the computer and on the phone, I know the Food Pantry is in capable hands.
Megan Smith
Interim Food Pantry Manager
Community Resource Coordinator – Maine Seacoast Mission
Pack/Troop 139 greeting travels coming for Mothers Day dinner. Photo courtesy Pack/Troop 139.
CHERRYFIELD, ME — Who doesn’t love a success story? On Mother’s Day, May 10th, Washington County Cub Scout Pack/Troop 139 “prepared, delivered, and handed out over 100 free Mother’s Day ham dinners,” said Amanda Davis on the Scouts’ Facebook page.
“It was a wonderful day and our way of giving back to our community during this pandemic,” said Ms. Davis.
CHERRYFIELD, ME — Jillian sends this work from home photo, writing, “I’ve been tasked with painting a rainbow for the food pantry which is bringing me joy this fine sunny morning.” She is Steward aboard the Sunbeam and Moonbeam. Jillian is also involved in many activities at our Downeast Campus in Cherryfield.
