Matching Gift Opportunity!

We’re halfway to our goal—
can you help us get to the finish line?

All gifts made by December 31 will be matched dollar for dollar up to $75,000 thanks to two generous donors.

We are so grateful to the many supporters who have given so generously these last weeks—your financial and in-kind gifts as well as volunteer hours have truly kept AIO humming! Thanks to you we met our Early Bird Challenge—and have made it halfway to our goal of raising $500k by December 31.

As we get ready to close out the year, we need your help to get through the winter and into 2026. We continue to experience astounding growth.

During the past 12 months, we’ve seen a 67% increase in participation across our programs this past year. Numbers that were once unheard of are now the norm.

AIO now serves about 12-13% of Knox County residents through one of our six programs, which includes our Energy and Diaper Programs along with our four food-related programs, the Market, Weekend Meals, Self-Serve Food Shelves and new this year, our weekly Home Delivery Program now serving 140 households/week. We are committed to providing assistance to anyone who needs it. 

Since the announcement cancelling, then reinstating partially, then cancelling, then reinstating SNAP benefits, we have seen a 16% increase in demand in just those three weeks.

Even as SNAP payments for Mainers have been received, we expect the uncertainty and mistrust to continue to drive demand. Our challenge at this moment is to raise funds to support our programs so we can keep up with this increased demand. 

Our year end appeal is our major fundraiser of the year and accounts for ⅓ of our annual budget, ensuring we have funding through the cold winter months. This year our goal is to raise $500,000 by December 31st. Thanks to the support of our Early Bird matching gift challenge we are halfway there. Now as we open this phase of the appeal, we are pleased to announce a match of $75,000 thanks to two generous donors.

Will you join in helping us reach our goal with a gift by December 31? 

There is no doubt we live in a happier, safer community when our neighbors feel secure about food and energy.Will you join in making a gift today and helping our community and neighbors? 

All gifts made by December 31 will be matched dollar for dollar up to $75,000 thanks to two generous donors.