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Spring 2025 Newsletter
Spring is here! There is lots happening at AIO— we hope you’ll take a few minutes to read our Spring Newsletter.
Call for stories & photos as AIO Celebrates 35th Anniversary!
Call for stories & photos as AIO Celebrates 35th Anniversary!
To honor this milestone year AIO would like to hear from individuals and families who may have been part of AIO’s founding, volunteered or partnered with AIO in some way or who have been the recipient of assistance at some time.
NEW! Home Delivery…
Announcing NEW: AIO Home Delivery
Now community members who can’t get to the market can receive AIO food through our new home delivery program!
Announced Federal Spending Cuts will Affect AIO
Last week we learned that two key federal programs important to AIO will or have been cut: the LFPA and TEFAP programs. These USDA programs provide as much as 15% of the food that AIO distributes.
Call or write your representatives today and ask them to save these important programs!
Thank you!!! Pies on Parade was a huge success!
Pies on Parade was a huge success! Thanks to our generous pie makers, we had 50 pie stops between Thomaston and Camden.
Thanks to everyone who came out—we’ll look to next year!
Office of Management and Budget freezing Federal Loans and Grants Announcement
With yesterday's announcement by the Office of Management and Budget freezing Federal Loans and Grants, many have reached out concerned about AIO's funding. Read more here…
WABI5 TV Covers Fill the Strand
WABI5 TV covers Fill the Strand planning..watch the story here!
Open House Thurs, May 18 4:00-6:00pm
AIO Food & Energy Assistance is excited to host a Community Open House on Thursday, May 18, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. This event is open to the public, and there is no charge.
Free assistance programs help prevent electricity disconnection
AIO’s free assistance programs helps prevent electricity disconnection
AIGrow: AIO’s Community Garden Project
AIO is on the grow again, this year to create a 100% edible and organically maintained landscape so we can offer even more food – and food choices – to our community. Help us win a $5000 grant! Vote for our garden project! Link in story.