Harrison Food Bank

Submitted by backbaybilly t3_z3ziee in Maine

This week in our little village of Harrison over 60 volunteers spent all day Tuesday to ensure that 656 families were able to enjoy Thanksgiving. The Harrison Food Bank operates on a shoestring but these volunteers show up every week to distribute food on Tuesdays.

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CobaltAzurean t1_ixohrsy wrote

I deliver mail down 35, and rain or shine, the volunteers are out there.

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odmcgirt t1_ixotrjx wrote

That’s awesome! How the grant writing going?

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backbaybilly OP t1_ixpvh58 wrote

I'm learning that most grant-making organizations operate on cycles and that the cycles for this year have closed. So I will wait until spring. I am also learning that most Maine grant-making organizations give out 5 to 10 thousand of $$. I am trying to buy a 100kw generator and transfer switch and have it installed. I may need $75,000 or more. Even the Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation has a max of $50k and their next cycle is in spring. I may need to go to more than one foundation. I have also learned that some of the really big foundations don't even have an application process, they find you. Jeff Bezo just gave $1.25 million to a food pantry in NH but there is no way to ask him for money, you have to come to his attention. The same with his ex-wife who is giving away billions (with a B). So if anyone has any connections to Jeff Bezos or Mackenzie Scott please let me know. I'd be happy if someone would whisper in the ear of Stephen King. His foundation wants to do smaller grants but will go up to $50k for a special situation.

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IamSauerKraut t1_ixs4xdr wrote

Bezos' ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott, is looking to give away her billions.

One site is https://givingpledge.org/about

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backbaybilly OP t1_ixt3jzz wrote

Yes, but she does not accept grant proposals. You have to rise to the attention of her advisors and they reach out to you. You cannot apply or ask for money.

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IamSauerKraut t1_ixt81kg wrote

>You cannot apply or ask for money.

Watched an interview back in the spring where a non-profit spox stated they reached out and they responded. Frankly, if you go in thinking you cannot even apply or ask, then you've already lost.

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