Application - Neighbors Feeding Neighbors - 2025

Welcome Friends

Open Table MDI believes that access to nutritious food is a basic human right. We recognize that the health, stability, and safety of our neighbors are essential to keeping our communities vibrant and resilient.

In light of the recent loss of SNAP benefits for many families and the financial hardships caused by the ongoing government shutdown, Open Table MDI has relaunched our “Neighbors Feeding Neighbors” Program to help support those most affected.

Through this program, we are offering weekly grants of $500 (for families) or $250 (for individuals or couples) in the form of grocery store gift cards to Mount Desert Island and Trenton residents experiencing reduced income or financial stress during this difficult time.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis beginning November 1, 2025, and will continue as long as funds remain available.

Eligibility
Any individual (18+) or family who is a year-round resident of Mount Desert Island or the Town of Trenton, and is experiencing economic hardship due to the loss of SNAP benefits or income disruptions caused by the government shutdown, is encouraged to apply. Please note:

Only one request per household, please.
Once you have applied, there is no need to apply again. We will keep your application on file and notify you if you are selected.

If you need assistance completing this application—or know someone who does—please call 207.664.9026 or email opentablemdi@gmail.com.

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* 1. Please provide the following:

Full Legal Name *

Address *

Address 2

City/Town *

State *

ZIP *

Email Address

Phone Number *

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* 2. How many people, including yourself, reside in your household?

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* 3. How many of those people are children (under the age of 18)?

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* 4. What is your annual household income, as reported on your most recent tax return?

Under $15,000

Between $15,000 and $29,999

Between $30,000 and $49,999

Between $50,000 and $74,999

Between $75,000 and $99,999

Between $100,000 and $150,000

Over $150,000

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* 5. Why are you applying for the "Neighbors Feeding Neighbors" Program? Please describe your reason(s) for applying here in as much detail as possible, including benefits you have lost or income you are not receiving during the government shutdown.

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* 6. Please detail your monthly expenses. If any of these expenses are currently being deferred, please do NOT include those expenses here. For example, if your bank has deferred your mortgage for 6-months, put 0 on the mortgage line item.

Rent or Mortgage

Utilities

Phone

Internet

Vehicle Expenses

Groceries

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* 7. Would you like to receive a Hannaford, A&B Naturals or Southwest Harbor Food Mart Gift Card?

Hannaford

A&B Naturals

Southwest Harbor Food Mart

NON-DISCRIMINATION
No person shall be discriminated against on the basis of age, race, gender, gender identity and expression, country of origin, social-economic status, faith background, marital status and family structure, mental and physical ability, immigration status, or sexual orientation.

PRIVACY AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
Open Table MDI recognizes that every person has different needs and circumstances, therefore, all applications will be reviewed on an individual basis. Open Table MDI will treat each applicant with care, dignity, and confidentiality. Open Table MDI is committed to protecting your privacy and safety. Whenever you provide personal information, we will treat this information in accordance with this policy, current United States data protection legislation, and internet best practice.

All applications received by Open Table MDI will be initially processed by our Executive Director and/or our Secretary of the Board. All names and addresses will be redacted from the applications to ensure there is no conflict of interest. The applications will then be passed along to a selection committee comprised of members of our Board and community, who will choose a recipient based entirely on need. Board members of Open Table MDI or their immediate family are not eligible to apply.

Open Table MDI will also accept paper submissions of this application. Please print and mail to:

Open Table MDI
P.O. Box 451
Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
Attn: Neighbors Feeding Neighbors Program

For questions or more information, please email: opentablemdi@gmail.com or call 207.664.9026.

By clicking submit on this form, I certify that all of the application information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.