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Our Staff

Alan Kearl
Executive Director

Alan Kearl, became a volunteer at AIO in the fall of 2023 and joined as Executive Director in March 2024. Alan is focused on AIO’s mission to ensure that no Knox County resident goes to bed hungry or has to choose between a healthy meal or satisfying some other basic need. He oversees the operations at AIO and ensures a sustaining financial foundation.

alan@aiofoodpantry.org

Robert Holloway
Market Director

Market Director Robert Holloway brings years of grocery merchandising experience to AIO. Having worked for Hannaford Supermarkets and Kraft Foods over the past 35 years, Rob creates an authentic shopping experience for our customers. A long-time volunteer at the pantry, we are excited to bring his knowledge, professionalism, and passion for our mission to AIO.

rob@aiofoodpantry.org

Laura McGrath
Program Director

Laura McGrath brings over 30 years of experience in education and nonprofit work. Throughout her career, Laura has consistently found a deep sense of purpose and joy in serving and supporting the wider community.  As Program Director, Laura is excited to be part of AIO's leadership team.  She is often overheard asking, "How can I help?"

laura@aiofoodpantry.org

Our Board of Directors

We are grateful to our dedicated Board of Directors for their commitment to AIO.


OFFICERS

Chair
Vera Roberts, Rockland
Community Member

Vice-Chair
Ted Long, Rockland
Nativity Lutheran Church

Treasurer
Susan Whalen, Rockport
Community Member

Recording Secretary Rich Norman, South Thomaston St. Brendan the Navigator

Recording Secretary
Rich Norman, South Thomaston
St. Brendan the Navigator

DIRECTORS

Nina Durgin, Thomaston
Rockland Congregational Church

Jake Miller, Tenants Harbor
Community Member

Jim Pacheco, Rockland
Second Congregational Church

Linda Mann, Rockport St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

Linda Mann, Rockport
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

Candace Vancko, Rockport
First Universalist Church

Laura Serino, North Haven
Community Member

Molly Walpuck, St George
Community Member

David Statman, Rockland
Congregation Adas Yoshuron

Our Volunteers

We have more than 200 active volunteers who contribute their time and energy to support AIO’s programs. They are truly the lifeblood of the organization. Annually volunteers give more than 15,000 hours of time.  We welcome new volunteers all the time. To learn more about the types of opportunities available please visit our Volunteer page.

AIO was started over 30 years ago by a group of congregations in the Midcoast who came together around the idea of creating a supportive place for Knox County residents to go who need food or energy assistance. Read more about our history here.

The responsibilities of membership for faith communities are:

  • encourage their congregations to volunteer their time and talents to AIO’s mission

  • contribute canned and shelf-stable foods, as well as monetary gifts

​The support we get from this community is abundant and we are very grateful!

If your congregation is interested in becoming a supporting faith community, please contact us: email@aiofoodpantry.org or (207) 596-1043.

  • Adas Yoshuron Synagogue

  • Aldersgate United Methodist Church

  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

  • First Universalist Church

  • ​Nativity Lutheran Church

  • Owls Head Baptist Church

  • People’s United Methodist Church, South Thomaston

  • Rockland Congregational Church

  • St. Brendan’s the Navigator Catholic Church

  • St. Peters Episcopal Church

  • Second Congregational Church

Our Faith Communities