Northern Light Mayo and CA Dean Hospitals, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Piscataquis County, and Highland Area Gleaners announce seven free produce pop-up markets in Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Greenville.
The markets will take place throughout the summer:
Thursday, May 30 11 a.
DOVER-FOXCROFT The price of protein-rich food has increased in recent months, putting this essential component of a healthy diet out of reach for a growing number of families in our communities. Recently Northern Light Mayo Hospital employees responded by holding the Powered by Protein Food Drive to stock the Piscataquis Regional Food Center with peanut butter, canned tuna and chicken, beans, and other protein-rich food.
Funding for several nonprofits is still to be determined, but unofficial figures in the budget suggest their requests could be cut, in some cases in half or entirely.