Stories & resources during the Pandemic
Slow Money Maine wants to stress the importance of continuing to value and support our local food economy in times of cultural disruption.
Right now we need to support our local food producers as they find creative and resilient approaches to meet human and community needs in our current health crisis.
We really wanted to highlight real people in their homes, businesses and homesteads during this crisis. Please enjoy the video clips below and follow links to view how the pandemic is affecting our local food economy.
Our Resilient Food System
Aurora Mills and Farm
https://auroramillsandfarm.com
Merrymeeting Gleaners
http://www.merrymeetingfoodcouncil.org/merrymeeting-gleaners
Organizational and Business Resource Lists
Governor Mills Statewide Resource Site
Resources for Businesses from CEI
Covid-19 Maine Farmer Information and Support
UMaine Cooperative Extention: Information and Support for Maine Farmers
MOFGA’s Resources for Marketing during COVID-19 and beyond
New England Farm to Institution Resource Guide for Institutional Food Systems and COVID-19
COVID-19 Matchmaking: Institutional food, resources, labor, technical assistance
Island Institute’s Extensive Pandemic Resource Page
Update & COVID-19 Response from Maine Harvest FCU
Island Institute – Resources for Aquacultiure and Fishing Communities
Island Institute – Resources for Small Biz, Artists, and NPO
Co-op Websites
Belfast Co-op
123 High Street, Belfast, Maine 04915
http://www.belfast.coop
Blue Hill Co-op Community Market & Cafe
4 Ellsworth Road, Blue Hill, Maine 04614-1133
http://bluehill.coop
Gardiner Food Co-op & Cafécoop
Water St., Gardiner, Maine 04345
www.gardinerfood.coop
Good Tern Natural Foods Co-op
750 S. Main Street, Rockland, Maine 04841
www.goodtern.coop
Portland Food Co-op
56 Hampshire Street, Portland, Maine 04101
www.portlandfood.coop
Rising Tide Co-op
15 Coastal Marketplace Drive, Damariscotta, Maine 04543
http://www.risingtide.coop/