Bikers fight hunger
ELLSWORTH Hancock County United Bikers of Maine gathered donations from local businesses to help out 21 families facing food insecurity over Christmas.
Club members put together large baskets containing a roasting pan, large turkey, potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing, gravy, vegetables, homemade pies and a box of candy canes along with a personalized Christmas card with a gift card to Hannaford enclosed.
The group got names of families in need from the Bucksport school system, Bucksport Community Concerns and Downeast Community Partners in Ellsworth.
“We reached out to local grocery stores and businesses for donations, and we were completely blown away with the response from people who were more than willing to pitch in to help out neighbors in need,” said Robby Perkins, Hancock County director for United Bikers of Maine.