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Our Board of Directors
We are grateful to our dedicated Board of Directors for their commitment to AIO.
OFFICERS
Chair
Vera Roberts, Rockland
Community Member
Vice-Chair
Ted Long, Rockland
Nativity Lutheran Church
Treasurer
Susan Whalen, Rockport
Community Member
Recording Secretary
Rich Norman, South Thomaston
St. Brendan the Navigator
DIRECTORS
Nina Durgin, Thomaston
Rockland Congregational Church
Jake Miller, Tenants Harbor
Community Member
Jim Pacheco, Rockland
Second Congregational Church
Linda Mann, Rockport
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Candace Vancko, Rockport
First Universalist Church
Laura Serino, North Haven
Community Member
Molly Walpuck, St George
Community Member
Our Staff
Alan Kearl, Executive Director
Alan Kearl is our Executive Director. Alan became a volunteer at AIO in the fall of 2023 and joined as Executive Director in March 2024. Alan is focused on AIO’s mission to ensure that no Knox County resident goes to bed hungry or has to choose between a healthy meal or satisfying some other basic need. He oversees the AIO operations AIO and ensures a sustaining financial foundation.
Contact: alan@aiofoodpantry.org
Robert Holloway, Market Director
Keisha Beal,
Administrative Assistant
Market Director Robert Holloway brings years of grocery merchandising experience to AIO. Having worked for Hannaford Supermarkets and Kraft Foods over the past 35 years, Rob creates an authentic shopping experience for our customers. A long-time volunteer at the pantry, we are excited to bring his knowledge, professionalism, and passion for our mission to AIO.
Contact: rob@aiofoodpantry.org
Keisha has been a part of AIO's community for more than ten years, and we feel honored to have been a part of her journey. We know her to be a hard worker and a dedicated, compassionate soul.
Having navigated food insecurity with her own family Keisha understands better than most the ripple effect of challenges. Keisha graduated with a Bachelor's in mental health and human services in 2023.
Contact: keisha@aiofoodpantry.org
Sara Spencer,
Program Director
Sara Spencer started as a volunteer in 2018. Sara’s leadership and attention to detail soon lead to her Pantry Shift Leader role. During this volunteer time, Sara had the idea to begin the “Midcoast Diaper Project,” working with founding partner Diane List. In June of 2021, the Midcoast Diaper Project was incorporated into AIO as the COVID-19 pandemic presented health challenges Now, Sara is back managing the Diaper Project and all AIO programs.
Contact: sara@aiofoodpantry.org
Our Volunteers
We have more than 200 active volunteers who contribute their time and energy to support AIO’s programs. They are truly the lifeblood of the organization. Annually volunteers give more than 15,000 hours of time. We welcome new volunteers all the time. To learn more about the types of opportunities available please visit our Volunteer page.
AIO was started over 30 years ago by a group of congregations in the Midcoast who came together around the idea of creating a supportive place for Knox County residents to go who need food or energy assistance. Read more about our history here.
The responsibilities of membership for faith communities are:
encourage their congregations to volunteer their time and talents to AIO’s mission
contribute canned and shelf-stable foods, as well as monetary gifts
The support we get from this community is abundant and we are very grateful!
If your congregation is interested in becoming a supporting faith community, please contact us: email@aiofoodpantry.org or (207) 596-1043.
Adas Yoshuron Synagogue
Aldersgate United Methodist Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
First Universalist Church
Nativity Lutheran Church
Owls Head Baptist Church
People’s United Methodist Church, South Thomaston
Rockland Congregational Church
St. Brendan’s the Navigator Catholic Church
St. Peters Episcopal Church
Second Congregational Church