Lola Armstrong has worked with Crown of Maine to develop a monthly produce order that would replace the produce component of the Angel Food monthly orders that many Islanders have relied on. The monthly orders are an important service for Islanders who can no longer manage the lugging involved with mainland shopping and it’s a great convenience for those who participate by choice. Crown requires that 25 orders of the following “produce pack” be placed. The exact contents of the pack may vary a bit from month to month, relative to seasonal options, but the overall quantity and quality will be consistent. Keep in mind that a couple may wish to buy 2 packs or a family may wish to buy 4 packs. If we can make this work, it would be a great help for some and a wonderful convenience for others. Please take the time to check out what $25 will purchase and let Mary Holt at islelive@chebeague.net know if you think you might be interested. The individual orders would arrive already packaged for pick-up or delivery, no breakdown at the Parish house necessary.

Sample Monthly Order from

CROWN O' MAINE ORGANIC COOPERATIVE

960 MAIN ST/PO BOX 4

VASSALBORO ME 04989

$25 would provide the following:

1lb BAG CRANBERRIES - MAINE GROWN

2lbs APPLE-TR... TREE-RUN APPLES – CERTIFIED ORGANIC

2 lbs ... YELLOW ONIONS – CERTIFIED ORGANIC

2 lbs CARROT-... MAINE GROWN -

3 lbs POTATO - YUKON GOLD -CERTIFIED ORGANIC

2 lbs PEELED BUTTERNUT SQUASH -MAINE GROWN

2 lbs RED BEETS - CERTIFIED ORGANIC

about 3 lbs SWEET GREEN CABBAGE – MAINE GROWN – LARGE HEADS –

10 oz package NORTHERN GIRL DICED TURNIPS

Item Description, unit/measure Rate Amount

CRANBERRIES - MAINE GROWN $2.15 per pound

TREE-RUN APPLES – CERTIFIED ORGANIC - $0.60 per pound

YELLOW ONIONS – CERTIFIED ORGANIC - $1.78 per pound

CARROT - BULK -MAINE GROWN -1.58 per pound

POTATO - YUKON GOLD - CERTIFIED ORGANIC - $0.78 per pound

PEELED BUTTERNUT SQUASH -MAINE GROWN $1.60 per pound

RED BEETS - CERTIFIED ORGANIC $1.50 per pound

SWEET GREEN CABBAGE – MAINE GROWN -LARGE HEADS -$0.60 per pound

NORTHERN GIRL DICED TURNIPS $2.00 per 10oz package