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Meet Our Donors

We are thankful for those who have made an estate gift to Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine. Here are their stories.

In Remembrance of Anne Rines Stanley

While we did not know her, Ann Stanley knew our work and as she approached the end of her life, she trusted Good Shepherd Food Bank with a gift that will help the people of Maine with food security.

Continuing Family Legacies of Giving

Betsy and Heather are grateful people who live a modest and fulfilling life together. Recognizing their good fortune and because they genuinely want to share, they have generously written Good Shepherd Food Bank into their estate plans.

JoAnn Pike’s Vision Continues to Inspire Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Critical Work

JoAnn Pike was an indomitable force, founding Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine and leading its work for 23 years. Initially stirred by an article she read about a similar operation in Kansas, where she had been born and raised, JoAnn was dismayed by witnessing the negative effects of hunger among her peers and within her community.

Reflections on Gratitude: Brenda Garrand and David Pierson

David Pierson and Brenda Garrand recently reflected on their longstanding support for Good Shepherd Food Bank and the reasons they decided to include the Food Bank in their estate plan.

Bill Williamson: “I Asked Myself, What Really Matters To Me?”

When we interviewed Bill Williamson about the estate commitment he recently documented with the Food Bank, he told us about his life story, what has inspired his generosity and how he views planned giving as a deep partnership.

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