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Change in Brewer Hours
Please note the following changes to the hours of operation at the Brewer warehouse:
Thursday, October 6 - closing at 10:00 am
Friday, October 7 - CLOSED
Thursday, November 3 - closing at 10:00 am
Friday, November 4 - CLOSED |
Giving Thanks for the HarvestThis summer, Good Shepherd Food Bank worked with farmers and food producers throughout the state to purchase local foods for our partner agencies.
Since starting the Mainers Feeding Mainers program in 2010, we have distributed more than 1 million pounds of local food, free of charge, to our partner agencies throughout the state.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our farm partners for all they provided for Maine's hungry this season.
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You're Just a Food Pantry...Why Would You Want a Web Site?
Delene Perley was asked the same question when she told people she was developing a web site for the food pantry she manages, Project FEED in Portland. Delene knew that even getting their operating hours and street address on the internet would be helpful to those who need their services. It would also help head off phone calls that were coming in to the pantry during busy times. But she found out there were other advantages of being online.
"Two different performance groups came to town in the past year. Their fans know that the performers always expect people to come to the show with food for a local pantry. But since the organizers are from out of town, how are they going to find a local pantry for the contributions? They looked online and found us!"
In addition, when people visit the Project FEED site they can make a donation through their PayPal account, find out how to make a food donation, learn about volunteer opportunities, and find out about upcoming events. For instance, the pantry is using the site to publicize "Cranksgiving," a bicycle race initiated by a young Portland couple who attended a similar event in New York City and wanted to duplicate it here.
How hard is it to design a web site? According to Delene, who taught math and computer science, but admits she doesn't know much about web design, a willingness to try is more important than experience. There are steps that have to be taken and there is an initial investment of money needed (with a small annual fee to maintain), but Delene feels "the cost is compensated for through the additional contributions we receive and our ability to be more of a presence in the community."
Intrigued? Take a look at Project FEED's site at http://www.projectfeed.me. Information about setting up your own web site can be found in a number of places:
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Agency Services Team
Jeremy Corbally-Hammond, Manager of Agency Services,
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Locations, Hours & Closings
Auburn Distribution Ctr. Portland Distribution Ctr.
3121 Hotel Road 111 Pine Tree Industrial Pkwy
Auburn, ME 04211 Portland, ME 04102
(207) 782-3554 (207) 761-0542
Hours: M-Th 7:30am - 4pm; Hours: M-Th 8am - 3pm;
F 7:30am - 1:30pm F 8am - 12pm
Brewer Distribution Ctr. We will be CLOSED on:
88 Stevens Road October 3 - Inventory
Brewer, ME 04412 October 10 - Columbus Day
(207) 989-4672 November 1 - Inventory
Hours: M closed; November 11 - Veteran's Day
T-Th 7:30am - 3pm; November 24 & 25 - Thanksgiving
F 7:30am - 2pm
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Find us on the Web
Find information about the Food Bank's programs, upcoming events, and resources for partner agencies at: www.gsfb.org
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Are You Using Our Online Ordering System?
There are many benefits to using online ordering:
- You can place an order online at your convenience, 24/7.
- Real-time product availability gives you the best selection.
- Once you order, the items are reserved for you.
Placing your agency's order online is easy! To view a list of current inventory and place an online order, please click here.
For login and password, please contact Heidi at (207) 782-3554 ext. 1126 or hlupardo@gsfb.org
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Recipe of the Month
End of Summer Succotash
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. butter 3-4 ears fresh corn (or frozen)
2 tomatoes, diced
1 cup lima beans
1 onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt & pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Fresh lemon juice (optional) If using corn on the cob, cut the kernels from the cob. It helps to cut one end off the ear so you can stand it up straight to cut the kernels off. In a sauce pan, melt 2 tbsp. butter and cook the onion until soft and transparent. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Add corn and lima beans, cook over medium heat until corn begins to turn yellow. Add cream, salt & pepper, and cayenne and simmer for 5-8 minutes so that corn and beans are cooked but still crisp. Add tomatoes at the end to just heat through. Remove from heat, sprinkle with lemon juice if desired. Makes 4-6 servings.
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