UNITY — The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association is holding a panel presentation about wood banks and how heating insecurity affects Maine residents.
The event, featuring wood bank leaders from around the state who will share their stories of organizing and running wood banks, is set for 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at 294 Crosby Brook Road.
Wood banks operate similarly to food pantries; they provide firewood free of charge to neighbors facing heating insecurity and have a long history in Maine. Wood banks are grassroots, volunteer organizations that use locally sourced wood to help meet community heating needs. Recent federal funding, and ever-increasing demand, has tripled the number of wood banks in New England in the last 10 years, according to a MOFGA news release.
MOFGA has a sliding scale registration. The recommended price for this event is $5 for MOFGA members and $10 for non-members. Participants are encouraged to pay what feels reasonable.
To learn more and register, visit mofga.org.
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