Our purpose is to...address food insecurity in Southern Maine by creating and distributing (at no cost to the recipient) meal kits with shelf-stable ingredients, recipes, suggestions for adding fresh proteins and vegetables available at food pantries, and a basic kitchen utensil, such as measuring cups and spoons, pot holders, colanders, cutting boards, etc.Our mission is to nourish people, but also to teach them basic cooking skills.Our kits also include a stamped self-addressed postcard for recipients to rate the kit and offer suggestions and comments.  We've gotten very good feedback.The kits are currently available at the York Co. Shelter, The Little Pantry at the Kennebunk Chamber of Commerce, St. Mary's Church in Wells, Biddeford Food Pantry,  and the Big Love One Community Pantry in North Berwick.  Since delivering our first kit in March 2022, we've distributed over 1325.  We also make care packages for our elder community. These packages contain small non perishable meals, snacks, fruit cups and breakfast items. These are delivered to the pantries as well as senior centers and senior home deliveries. These are also custom made for emergencies and have been sent to hurricane victims in Ft. Myers. Since November of 2022, we have delivered over 300 of these Care Packages. Thank you for your consideration.Thank you,Traci Anello The Community Gourmet