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MISCELLANEOUS
- Air purification units may be helpful for businesses that don't have HVAC systems with ducts
- Jim Godbout can advise on best types of units for those who are interested
- Update from OOB regarding gift certificates added to agenda
- Marty donated 500 masks to Seeds of Hope and 500 to Bon Appetit
- 10 bottles of hand sanitizer left (10 were donated to Vet 2 Vet on 9/30)
- If anyone knows of any homeless children in Biddeford, Karen can provide gift certificates to purchase food
VICTORY GARDENS
- Some basic information has been acquired, but requires a professional for verification
- The Master Gardener program at the University of Maine could be a valuable resource
- They have instructions for growing backyard gardens (what to grow, when to grow, etc.)
- There is the potential to partner up with Apex for an outdoor event in the spring, perhaps Earth Day
- Apex is planning to build gardening boxes which will be donated to families in the community
- Kaitlin will reach out to the Master Gardener program for more information
- Farmer's Daughter remains available as well for consultation and seeds/seedlings
YOUTH FULL MAINE
- Katie Brown joined the meeting to provide information about the program
- They offer a monthly free farmer's market where kids can select produce for their families
- The program is headquartered in Biddeford and very involved in Biddeford schools
- They have transitioned to curbside delivery due to COVID and remain committed to serving the community throughout the pandemic
- There has been an increase in need lately; senior citizens and others new to the program
- 400 - 1,000 pre-filled boxes are donated every week
- Outbuildings would be helpful as a place to assemble boxes more comfortably (and helps save on rent)
- Mask donations would be appreciated
GIFT CERTIFICATES / FOOD PANTRY
- $500 worth of gift certificates were donated to OOB in May/an additional $500 in gift cards were purchased by OOB in August - these will be depleted by the end of the week
- Biddeford donated theirs to the police department - Conrad will check in on their status
- Don checking in with Saco City Manager regarding their gift card status
- Brenda spoke with the Saco food pantry today and their numbers are going down
- Volunteers may be needed to pick up donated items from Hannaford
Thank you,