Richmond Area Food Pantry & Pleasant Pond Orchard Collaborate
The Richmond Area Food Pantry (RAFP) is a warm and welcoming community organization that serves residents of Richmond, Dresden and Bowdoinham via twice monthly distribution days. Learn more about how Pleasant Pond Orchard in Richmond and RAFP have identified opportunities for collaboration!
From Jess Roberts, co-owner of Pleasant Pond Orchard and regular volunteer at the RAFP:
“I can't say enough about the members of the community who dedicate time to volunteer for RAFP. RAFP values the privacy of its clients. Client relations are built on a non-judgemental approach embodied by respect. RAFP serves the communities of Richmond, Dresden, and Bowdoinham. Lauren, Rae and Susan are a dynamic team who promote inclusivity - multiple community members have consistently volunteered with RAFP for many, many years. My hope is to continue participating in RAFP services for decades to come. The team is unpretentious and exceeds expectations. I'm proud to be a part of this committed and collaborative group!
This is also the time of year where our [Pleasant Pond Orchard’s] commercial kitchen is open and able to assist RAFP whenever needed. For example, through access to a commercial kitchen, RAFP is able to accept bulk volume meats to further breakdown for smaller portion distribution. We've done this a few times last year and hope to do more this year. One thing both Susan and I have spoken of doing is to process food items that are leftover and unable to last through the next pantry...at times this can include apples (applesauce to freeze), veggies (soup), etc.. Part of the challenge is availability of time and volunteer services.”
If you’re interested in volunteering, please reach out via email: richmondfoodpantry.me@gmail.com
RAFP is open the 1st Wednesday each month from 4-6pm and the 3rd Saturday from 9-11am.
Richmond Area Food Pantry
15 Spruce Street
Richmond, Maine 04357
Richmond Area Food Pantry, Inc (website)
Pleasant Pond Orchard
430 Brunswick Rd.
Richmond, Maine 04357
Visit PPO (website)