SWEDEN — Sweden Food Pantry is pleased to announce the purchase and use of their much-needed new/used van to replace the aging sometimes inadequate vehicles of their volunteers. Made possible with a grant from Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine and a donation from the Sweden Community Church, a used van was purchased through Ripley and Fletcher in South Paris. Previously owned by a local camp, the vehicle was in excellent shape with only 50,000 miles.

Ripley and Fletcher’s owner Joe Galletta gave them a great deal. According to Linda Bradley, Director of Sweden Food Pantry, “Now we will be protected from the snow, rain, sleet and hail when picking up food and delivering produce to the Pantry. Muddy River Signs in Bridgton also gave us a great deal for their beautiful sign. A generous donor who is always there for us, donated the cost of the insurance and registration.”

Sweden Food Pantry, located in the historic Sweden Community Church at 137 Bridgton Road in Sweden, Maine, is open twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., serving families from Sweden, Waterford, Fryeburg, Lovell, Stow, Stoneham and Bridgton. Neighbors helping neighbors, no one is turned away.  For more information about the pantry, check out the website www.swedenfoodpantry.org and Facebook Page www.facebook.com/foodpantries/.