Piscataquis Democrats donate to Piscataquis Regional Food Center
DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Community Democrats continue to help those struggling with food insecurity. At local fairs this summer, Democrats raffled off at their booth a battery-operated chainsaw. With the money raised, on Oct. 2 they were able to present Kelly Sirimoglu, executive director of the Piscataquis Regional Food Center, a $1,000 check plus cereal and hearty soups.
Sirimoglu shared how greatly funds are needed as the households requiring food assistance continues to rise. The food center provides for 190 households a week with the fastest growing number served being children, with 300 recipients currently. Also, more working families are turning to the food center, as even with both parents working they struggle to pay their bills.
FOOD CENTER CONTRIBUTION — Piscataquis County Democratic Committee members Carole Boothroyd, left, and Andrew Thurlow, right, present a $1,000 check and food item donations to Piscataquis Regional Food Center Executive Director Kelly Sirimoglu. At summer fairs, the PCDC raffled off a battery-operated chainsaw.
The Food Center Marketplace is located at 76 North Street. To register and receive an appointment, call 207-802-8230. If no one answers due to numerous calls, please leave a message and calls will be returned. Patrons appreciate the opportunity to shop from a wide variety of food items, fresh produce, and meat as well as baby diapers and cat food.
The Service Committee of Piscataquis County Democratic Committee will continue to collect donations to fight hunger with all proceeds going to PRFC. They have raised $ 9,350 since the mission began February 2021. Please support the effort by mailing a check to PCDC Box 133 Dover-Foxcroft 04426 c/o Service Committee or at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/pcdservice. Thank you for your support!