Amy Files 3/26/25 Amy Files 3/26/25

Announced Federal Spending Cuts will Affect AIO

Last week we learned that two key federal programs important to AIO will or have been cut: the LFPA and TEFAP programs. These USDA programs provide as much as 15% of the food that AIO distributes.

Call or write your representatives today and ask them to save these important programs!

Amy Files 3/25/25 Amy Files 3/25/25

Thank you!!! 2025 Pies on Parade was a huge success!

Pies on Parade was a huge success! Thanks to our generous pie makers, we had 50 pie stops between Thomaston and Camden.

Thanks to everyone who came out—we’ll look to next year!

Alan Kearl 1/28/25 Alan Kearl 1/28/25

Office of Management and Budget freezing Federal Loans and Grants Announcement

With yesterday's announcement by the Office of Management and Budget freezing Federal Loans and Grants, many have reached out concerned about AIO's funding. Read more here…

Alan Kearl 1/18/25 Alan Kearl 1/18/25

WABI5 TV Covers Fill the Strand

WABI5 TV covers Fill the Strand planning..watch the story here!

Leila Murphy 4/27/23 Leila Murphy 4/27/23

Open House Thurs, May 18 4:00-6:00pm

AIO Food & Energy Assistance is excited to host a Community Open House on Thursday, May 18, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. This event is open to the public, and there is no charge.

Leila Murphy 4/30/21 Leila Murphy 4/30/21

Free assistance programs help prevent electricity disconnection

AIO’s free assistance programs helps prevent electricity disconnection

Leila Murphy 4/2/21 Leila Murphy 4/2/21

AIGrow: AIO’s Community Garden Project

AIO is on the grow again, this year to create a 100% edible and organically maintained landscape so we can offer even more food – and food choices – to our community. Help us win a $5000 grant! Vote for our garden project! Link in story.

Leila Murphy 4/2/21 Leila Murphy 4/2/21

Young Leaders in Food Advocacy

Weekend Meal Program Manager Molly O’Rourke has been working with Katie Urey and the 5th and 6th grade ChangeMakers on their spring impact project. These young advocates are raising awareness about food insecurity in our community and schools & working to smash the stigma surrounding food assistance.