Gorham High School teachers Sarah Drury and Neile Nelson partnered with 320 Ink, owned by Gorham resident Drue Nickerson, to raise funds for the Gorham Backpack Program and the Gorham Food Pantry. The campaign, Separated But Not Divided, raised $10,920 to ease food insecurity in Gorham. Each group will receive $5,000.
Diane O’Neill, board president of the Pantry, said, “I’m so impressed with this community effort on behalf of Gorham Food Pantry and Gorham BackPack Program. So generous — and it will be put to GREAT use feeding Gorham families in need.”
Heather Whitaker, a teacher at Gorham Middle School and the coordinator of the Backpack Program added, “These additional funds will help us sustain the program for the remainder of the school year and help us think creatively about ways to expand our services during the summer. I am so honored to teach in Gorham.”
Nelson thanked not only the community but all the people behind the scenes who help to make these two programs run.
Drury said, “The outpouring of support for this initiative was so overwhelming and appreciated. We would also like to say a special thank you to the Gorham School Department who helped us double the amount of money we raised with a big purchase on the final day of sales.”