{"id":87,"date":"2010-04-20T08:37:03","date_gmt":"2010-04-20T12:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/umaine.edu\/volunteer\/?page_id=87"},"modified":"2026-03-11T14:07:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T18:07:01","slug":"bbe","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/volunteer\/bbe\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Bear Exchange"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

 Your on-campus food pantry and clothing exchange open to students and employees of the University of the Maine<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Having trouble paying your bills and having enough money to buy food?  We are here to help.  Food insecurity is a reality for many college students and staff.  We are here to invest in you and help you finish your education!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Black Bear Exchange envisions a community where all those who work at and attend the U<\/span>niversity of Maine have equitable access to resources; and where creative, situation-specific collaborations are actively nurtured to meet needs. This community will also value the reuse of goods and seek to eliminate the waste of resources. These actions will minimize dependence on supra-local, socially unaccountable systems and better provide for the well-being of all community members.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAINECARD is required.  You cannot visit without your card.  MOBILE MAINECARDS ACCEPTED!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Black Bear Exchange is now open in the new location – 139 Rangeley Road.<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Are you looking for food resources for you and your family? Check out this list:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n