About Mobile Pantries…
MCHPP recognizes that a number of barriers can hinder clients from accessing our regular Food Pantry. Our Food Mobiles are designed to fill that gap, by bringing the food closer to home, and serving clients through a no-questions-asked distribution style.
The Growth of Mobile Pantries
Originally piloted out of a partnership with Good Shepherd Food Bank, Mobile Pantries have become a valuable way for MCHPP to reach more clients in the community, by reducing barriers and increasing access to services. In 2016 we began offering a monthly Mobile Pantry in Harpswell, and have been regularly serving 60-80 households through that event each month. In June of 2019 we expanded this service to include a site at Lisbon High School in Lisbon Falls.
Upcoming Mobile Pantry Schedule
Lisbon Mobile Pantry
The Lisbon Mobile Pantry runs on the 3rd Thursday of every month (except for months with conflicting holidays).
2020 Dates:
January 16
February 20
March 19
April 16
May 21
June 18
July 16
August 20
September 17
October 15
November 19
December 17
Additional Information:
- 3:00pm – 4:30pm
- Lisbon High School
- 2 Sugg Dr, Lisbon Falls, ME
- Please arrive no more than 30 minutes before the start time
- Please bring your own bags or box
- You do not need to be a MCHPP food pantry client to attend
- All welcome, no questions asked
- If the Lisbon School District is closed due to weather, the Lisbon Mobile Pantry will be cancelled.
Harpswell Mobile Pantry
The Harpswell Mobile Pantry runs on the 4th Thursday of every month (except for months with conflicting holidays).
2020 Dates:
January 23
February 27
March 26
April 23
May 28
June 25
July 23
August 27
September 24
October 22
November TBD
December TBD
Additional Information:
- 10:00am – 11:30am
- Harpswell Town Office
- 263 Mountain Road, Harpswell, ME
- Please arrive no more than 30 minutes before the start time
- Please bring your own bags or box
- You do not need to be a MCHPP food pantry client to attend
- All welcome, no questions asked
- If MSAD75 is closed due to the weather, the Harpswell Mobile Pantry will be cancelled.
