Our Community
Making a difference one meal at a time
Stories From Our Community
Mary - Pantry Client
I grew up in Trenton, Maine, less than a quarter mile from where I currently live with my two children. Growing up, I struggled in school due to diagnosed anxiety and depression and the impact of multiple surgeries. Then, one month before my 19th birthday, I gave birth to my daughter. I had to learn to grow up quickly. I received TANF for the first year of my daughter’s life, after that working two, three, or four jobs at any given point. I was told that the odds were against me to graduate as a young mother…
Veronica - Pantry Client & Volunteer
Veronica is a long-time client and volunteer with the Bar Harbor Food Pantry, first getting involved over 6 years ago. In this interview Veronica chats with Vera, BHFP administrative assistant, about what first brought her to the pantry, and why she’s continued to stay engaged as a volunteer…
Colleen - Pantry Client
I never had much to do with the food pantry. You know, around the holidays we would contribute to the food drive at my kids’ school or the church. But, I didn’t even know where the pantry was. It wasn’t until my brother was in an unthinkable situation that the pantry became a part of my life. All of the sudden he found himself the single father of two young teenage girls. It was a situation none of us could have imagined…
Kelly - Pantry Client
Bar Harbor's beauty is truly remarkable. From the awe-inspiring Acadia National Park to the bustling shops of Main Street, it provides millions of summer tourists every year with an escape from their own realities. But what about the residents? The job market is limited, dominated by seasonal work and so is the housing market. Small apartments, if you can find one that offer year-round residency, cost much more than most can afford. The people who call Bar Harbor home are strong-willed and independent…
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