To meet the needs of community members in Ellsworth and beyond, the City’s Digital Inclusion Team seeks individuals willing to dedicate their time, as little as a couple hours a week, to play a role in addressing this issue. There are many roles you can play and you definitely don’t need to be a technology expert to make a difference.  This is an in-person training.

Tired of shrinkingsweaters, dull colors, or mystery stains ruining yourfavorite outfits? Join us for this class and discover howto keep your clothes looking their best! You’ll learn howto decode laundry symbols and understand fabriccare instructions; how to sort clothes like a pro to avoidcolor bleeding and damage; and tips for choosing theright detergents, stain removers, and washing techniquesfor different garments. Finally we’ll share drying, folding, ironing, and storage tips to extend the life of your ward-robe. Whether you’re a laundry novice or looking to refine your skills, this class will give you the confidenceto tackle laundry day with ease. Plus, you’ll walk away with practical tips, a handy guide, and even a few stain-busting secrets. Bring your own tips, questions and your enthusiasm - fresh clothes and fresh confidence await!

Soups made with love are a nourishing and inexpensive way to feed your family. In this series, we will share techniques, tools, ingredients and tips learned through years of cooking for family and friends.  You’ll learn techniques for preparing ingredients and bringing them all together, as well as tips on storage and serving.  A focus of the workshops will be the use of affordable and locally available ingredients, and adapting recipes to a variety of tastes and dietary  requirements. Handouts, recipes and a small container of soup for your family to try will be provided.  

This is an in-person class; all registration fees are donated to the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry.  

Chowders  Nothing speaks New England like a creamy chowder!  You can make a seafood chowder for a special event, or a corn chowder for a quick weeknight meal that delights.  We’ll make a simple fish chowder together to learn and share some of the techniques and ingredients universal to chowders. 

Annie has always loved to cook for family and friends. She started cooking when she was seven and was a keen observer of all the cooks in her family and beyond. She's worked in kitchens and also spent most of her childhood and early adulthood in western and eastern Europe, the Middle East and South Asia, so her palate is broad. She shares her love of cooking with family and friends through the preparation of food full of flavor. One of her priorities when she's cooking is to create a meal that accommodates all dietary requirements--a meal that everyone can enjoy. 

200+ active volunteers keep Loaves & Fishes running!  Whether you’re looking to volunteer regularly or prefer to help when time allows, we have something for you.   There are many on-site tasks for example  assisting with the market, hosting community classes, serving as a digital navigator for our neighbors using our new bank of computers; offering classes and activities. There are additional tasks that can be accomplished  at home.  Take delivery orders, maintain computer records, provide support for mailings, technology projects, fundraising, development and grant writing.  Join us for this information session to learn about how you might make a difference addressing food insecurity in your community.  

Soups made with love can be a nourishing, flavorful and inexpensive way to feed your family. 

In this series, we will share techniques, tools, ingredients and tips learned through years of cooking for family and friends.  You’ll learn techniques about preparing ingredients, bringing them all together and tips on storage and serving.  A focus of the workshops will be the use of affordable and locally available ingredients, and adapting recipes to a variety of tastes and dietary requirements. Handouts, recipes and a small container of soup for your family to try will be provided.

Blended soups are a great way to use a variety of vegetables you have on hand.  In this workshop, we’ll prepare potato leek soup and try a few others.  We’ll share lots of ideas about ingredient options to make soups creamy and about herbs and spices that will create a rich flavor to have your family coming back for more.  This is an in-person class.

Soups made with love are a nourishing and inexpensive way to feed your family. In this series, we will share techniques, tools, ingredients and tips learned through years of cooking for family and friends.  You’ll learn techniques for preparing ingredients and bringing them all together, as well as tips on storage and serving.  A focus of the workshops will be the use of affordable and locally available ingredients, and adapting recipes to a variety of tastes and dietary requirements.  Handouts, recipes and a small container of soup for your family to try will be provided.  This is an in-person class.

All registration fees are donated to the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry.    

Brothy Soups  When you want a lighter soup featuring key ingredients this is the choice for you. We will be preparing chicken noodle soup.  This workshop will feature choosing the right broth and ingredients for your family, lifestyle, budget and diet.  

Annie has always loved to cook for family and friends.  She started cooking when she was seven and was a keen observer of all the cooks in her family and beyond. She's worked in kitchens and also spent most of her childhood and early adulthood in western and eastern Europe, the Middle East and South Asia, so her palate is broad. She shares her love of cooking with family and friends through the preparation of food full of flavor. One of her priorities when she's cooking is to create a meal that accommodates all dietary requirements--a meal that everyone can enjoy!