WHAT: Rangeley Family Medicine
will be distributing 75 pre-packaged boxes of fresh produce to individuals in
the greater Rangeley area.To protect the health of our patients, we will observe state
guidelines associated with COVID-19. Social distancing measures will be
required, as well as the use of facial coverings.
WHO:Anyone in need of
emergency food assistance in Rangeley and the surrounding areas is welcome to
attend.
WHEN:Wednesday, September 23rd from 10:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
WHERE:Rangeley Family Medicine,
42 Dallas Hill Road, Rangeley
WHY:Good Shepherd Food Bank allows
us to expand our outreach to Maine communities most affected by food
insecurity. Designed to be low-barrier distributions, Good Shepherd Food Bank
delivers to communities with a demand for emergency and supplemental food that
has outgrown the capacity of local food pantries.For more information,
please contact Rangeley Family Medicine at (207) 864-3303.
### About Good Shepherd Food BankAs the largest hunger
relief program in Maine, Good Shepherd Food Bank provides for Mainers facing
hunger by distributing nutritious foods to more than 400 partner agencies
across the state, including food pantries, meal sites, schools and senior
programs. Together with its network, the food bank leads a statewide effort to
combat the root causes of hunger by engaging in advocacy, nutrition education
and strategic partnerships. In 2019, the food bank distributed 25 million meals
to families, children and seniors in need throughout Maine.Website: www.feedingmaine.orgPhone: (207) 782-3554Facebook: www.facebook.com/feedingmaineTwitter: www.twitter.com/feedingmaine
Rangeley Family Medicine is part of HealthReach Community Health
Centers, a group of 11 Federally Qualified Health Centers in Central and
Western Maine. Rangeley offers a wide range of services, including medical
care, counseling and care management to residents of Rangeley, Dallas and
Lincoln Plantations, Madrid, Magalloway, Sandy River and surrounding towns. A
reduced fee program is available to uninsured and underinsured residents.
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