Welcome to AIO Food & Energy Assistance
We’re celebrating 35 years!
As part of our celebrations, we’ll be holding multiple events. We will also be collecting and sharing stories of our member and volunteer experiences over the years. Save the date, May 6th, and stay tuned for more info and event details.
Healthy, quality food available for those who need a little help.
Our Core Programs
Food and energy insecurity go hand-in-hand. We can help.
We provide access to food where students need it.
Free adult and child diapers for families who need them.
AIO Food & Energy Assistance In The News
Visit our News & Events page to learn more about AIO events and volunteer opportunities.
Food and energy insecurity are issues that impact many of our neighbors in our Knox County community.
Feeding America estimates that 11.9% of Knox County residents (about 5,000 people) experience food insecurity and for children, the number is even higher at 17.6% (about 740 children).
AIO has made great strides this past year in reaching more of the county and closing the gap so that our neighbors have judgement-free access to the food they need. We want to remove the angst of food insecurity and ensure that no one has to choose between food on the table and adequate health care, or sufficient protection from the elements.
2024 & 2025 planning:
We have implemented a weekend meals program for the middle and high schools
We have launched a new home delivery service for those who experience mobility or transportation challenges
We have added hours and days to the market hours—we are now open 22 hours/week
We now make weekly trips to Vinalhaven and serve 35 families there with food and provide 22 students with weekend meals
14,603
Food Pantry Household Visits in 2023-24 Fiscal Year
77,160
Weekend Meals Delivered in 2023-24 Fiscal Year
64,800
Diapers Provided To Families in 2023-24 Fiscal Year
$159,000
in Energy Assistance Provided To Families in Fiscal Year 2023-24