Food in Every Seat. Help for Every Family.
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Monday, January 19, 2026
At The Strand Theatre • Main Street, Rockland • 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
AIO’s 6th Annual FILL THE STRAND
Fill The Stand is Rockland’s signature winter fundraising event. This is a critical food and fundraiser to help AIO provide services during the most challenging time of the year. Funds raised help to provide heating assistance and purchase food for our market, and food donated provides a much-needed boost in food variety and availablitly. More than 400 families now who rely on AIO for food assistance each week, the Fill The Strand event is essential to sustaining the high level of service, help, and dignity AIO provides.
For any questions about the event please contact event coordinator Leila Murphy, 207-701-1666 or murphy.leila@gmail.com
Snow Date: Monday, January 26
Monetary donations are welcome – and in fact your dollar goes further since AIO can purchase food through partners at a competitive price. Individuals can fill one theater seat with a bag of food or sponsor a seat at $35. Your $35 monetary donation can buy up to $125 worth of food. Those interested in sponsoring a seat through a financial donation can donate by clicking on the link above.
Non-perishable food with a current expiration date is appreciated (no glass please). AIO is grateful for donations of the most needed items including sauces and condiments, canned goods, toilet paper, personal care products, pasta, coffee & tea. Whether a monetary gift or food donation - your support will help the people in our community who need it the most.
Additional food collection sites will be established at area businesses and announced here.
On Monday, January 19th volunteers will be at the Strand Theatre between 9:00-2:00pm to receive food and funds donations. Drive-up and drop-off service will be available or come in the Strand Theatre, located at 345 Main Street, Rockland, to deliver your food and funds donations.
