Come Spring Food Pantry closed on the purchase of the building at 27 Common Road in Union March 31. After more than 20 years of service to Union and surrounding communities in Knox County, the Food Pantry has outgrown its current space at the Thompson Community Center.

The new building will feature an expanded food pantry, commercial kitchen, and community space.

Vital refrigeration and freezer storage will be shared with other local food insecurity organizations. Planned community uses including raised beds for gardening, walking paths, along with nutrition and cooking education programs. Proximity to Rt. 17 provides increased public visibility and the opportunity to connect with more of our neighbors in need.

Come Spring Food Pantry’s mission of feeding our neighbors with dignity, promoting health, opportunity and hope will continue to grow in scope at the new facility.

About Come Spring Food Pantry: Come Spring Food Pantry is an Independent, community focused 501c3 food pantry. Come Spring Food Pantry, based in Union, ME is a vital facet in the network of services that work in concert to knit together the fabric of western Knox county. Working with neighbors, local organizations, and businesses, Come Spring Food Pantry has, for over two decades provided food assistance to a growing population of individuals and families affected by food and financial insecurity in the towns of Union, Appleton, and the surrounding towns of towns of Washington, Searsmont, Warren, Hope and South Hope.