AIO’s FILL THE STRAND: SNACKS, DIAPERS, BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES

On Friday, August 7, 10:00am–2:00pm AIO Food & Energy Assistance will host its second annual Fill The Strand with Snacks, Diapers & Back to School Supplies, and funds drive to benefit their children’s programs.

This event challenges the community to fill every seat in the historic theater with school snacks, diapers, school supplies and funds to support AIO’s programs that support Knox County children. With the community’s support, we’ll help the children of our community.

AIO’s goal is to raise $50,000 by the end of August. This Fill the Strand with School Snacks, Diapers & Back to School Supplies event is at the center of this summer effort and if successful with raising $50,000, it will unlock a matching gift of $50,000 from a generous donor. Your dollar donation will double to two dollars!

In-kind donations are greatly appreciated. Non-perishable food with a current expiration date is appreciated (no glass please). AIO would be grateful for donations of the most needed items, including the following:

• Back-to-School supplies – folders, lined paper, markers, crayons, etc

• Food for middle/high school pantry program – granola bars, cereal pods, single-serve microwavable meals, jerky, nuts, dried fruit, etc.

• Diapers – any size, boxed or not

How will it work?

On Friday, August 7, AIO staff and volunteers will be at the Strand Theatre from 10:00am–2:00pm to accept school snacks, diapers, school supplies and financial donations. Drive-up and drop-off service will be available or come in the Strand Theatre, located at 345 Main Street, Rockland. AIO is proud to partner with two business leaders who are instrumental in making this event possible—The Strand Theatre, which hosts the annual Fill the Strand winter event, and Maine State Credit Union, which has a long tradition of giving back to those in need in the community. This year Frank 106.9FM will be broadcasting live from under the Strand Marquee during the event.

Visit AIO’s website for more information