As the coordinator for the annual Easter Day Dinner sponsored by Adas Yoshuron Synagogue and held at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Rockland, I’d like to thank the overwhelming generosity of area businesses for their donation of food, toys, greenery and cooking supplies.

In Belfast, thank you to Ducktrap River Fish Farm of Maine, Chase’s Daily, and Hannaford Supermarket.  

In Lincolnville, thank you to Dot’s and the Lincolnville General Store. Many thanks in Camden to Boynton McKay, Camden Deli, Uncle Willy’s Emporium, Planet Toys, Franny’s Bistro, and Rosalie Joy’s Bakery.  

Thanks go out in Rockport to 47 West, the Market Basket, Green Thumb, Nina June, Laugh Loud Smile Big, Maine Street Meats, Plants Unlimited, Seasons Downeast, State of Maine Cheese, Sweet Sensations, and Fresh Off the Farm.  And in Rockland, thank you to the Offshore Restaurant, Archers on the Pier, The Good Tern Coop, Rustica, Waterworks, Wallace Tents, Shaw’s Supermarket, Main Street Markets, The Samoset Resort, Rock City Cafe, In Good Company, Home Kitchen, Fog Bar & Cafe, Hannaford Supermarket, and Atlantic Baking Company.

As you go about your shopping, please support these community-minded businesses.

Linda Garson Smith, of Belfast, is programming Coordinator for the Adas Yoshuron  Synagogue