Support Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry and Fill Every Seat at The Grand!

Ellsworth, Maine - The Grand, the nonprofit performing arts center on Main Street in Ellsworth, opens its doors to the community on Friday, November 6, with a challenge to Fill Every Seat in the historic art deco theater with a bag of food for Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry. Doors will be open from 9 am to 6 pm to collect donations; donations also can be dropped off beginning Tuesday, November 3.
 
The goal is to “Fill Every Seat” in the theater – all 480 of them – with a bag of food. Community members can see the visual impact of their donations as the theater fills with food that will benefit those served by Loaves and Fishes. Gail Thompson, Executive Director of The Grand explains, “The people of Ellsworth and the surrounding towns care deeply for those who are less fortunate.

Partnering with Loaves and Fishes is a way The Grand can give back by filling the theater with food instead of entertainment on this day.”

Individuals are welcome to participate, as are local businesses and organizations that can conduct their own food drives and bring the donations to The Grand. Loaves and Fishes is looking especially for holiday cupboard items such as cans of pumpkin or cranberry sauce, stuffing mixes, canned hams, and soups, in addition to the usual items. No outdated food will be accepted.

For more information on Fill Every Seat or other Grand events, please call the box office at 207-667-9500 or visit The Grand website at www.grandonline.org or follow The Grand on Facebook.