Dear Neighbors, We’re grateful for the opportunity to continue connecting our community with food and supportive services. As we grow, we’re making an important transition to better serve you. Our last mobile food distribution will be Wednesday, May 6th. This distribution remains open to anyone. After this, we will begin transitioning to a new food pantry model at Dexter Town Hall, with services starting Wednesday, June 3rd. New Pantry Hours (by appointment only) Every Monday

Each year, National Volunteer Appreciation Week gives us the opportunity to pause and recognize the people who consistently and generously show up for others. At Heart of Maine Resource Center, volunteers are not just supporters of our work—they are the foundation that makes it possible. From packing food boxes each month to helping coordinate distributions, from lending their skills on home repair projects to planting, weeding, and harvesting fresh veggies, volunteers bring

When people think about hunger, they often picture crowded cities or large metropolitan areas. But food access challenges exist in rural communities too—sometimes in ways that are less visible. In towns across the Maine Highlands, many households work hard and contribute to their communities. Yet rising costs, long travel distances, and limited services can make it difficult to consistently keep their cupboards stocked. These challenges are not always obvious from the outside

Dexter, Maine — 16 December 2025 — Heart of Maine Resource Center is pleased to announce a $10,000 grant from the Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust to support the restoration of the historic brick facade of its future home, the former Bert Call Photography Studio, in downtown Dexter. Constructed in 1908, the building is a well-known community landmark and reflects the rich cultural and artistic history of the region. The grant will fund significant restoration work on the front-f