09 Jun Community Center Phased Reopening Plan

 The health and safety of our entire community is our greatest priority. We have been proactive about our strategies for responding to the impact this global pandemic is having in our community. As we begin the process of reopening our center, we are aware that things will be quite different from how they once were.

In Phase One of our plan to reopen, services like our Food Pantry will continue being accessed through the twice a week distribution of packed food in the main parking lot. While the community center itself will remain closed, our Thrift Shop will open beginning June 12^th with limited hours for shopping only. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept donations at this time. Please refer to the details below.

We greatly appreciate your support, patience, and understanding as we navigate this process of resuming activities while ensuring the safety of our staff and community. These guidelines will be revisited at the end of June.

Volunteers:

• We are asking all FCS volunteers to not yet return to the Center.
• Staff will continue to provide essential services.

Operations:

THRIFT SHOP HOURS FOR SHOPPING: Tuesdays and Fridays, 12:00pm-5:00pm, beginning June 12^th.

• All visitors to our store are required to wear face coverings while shopping and to cleanse their hands with provided hand sanitizer upon entering the building.
• Donations:

Donations resume 6/19/20: see new donation times and guidelines HERE

• Please do not leave donations by the main entrance, dumpster, or food pantry loading dock.

Remember, you can also shop online! Please visit: https://freeport-community-services.square.site

Or find us on Instagram: @freeport_thrift_shop 

Programs

Contact Information for all Programs: Sarah Lundin (207)865-3985 ext. 205 or slundin@fcsmaine.org

• Food Pantry:
  • Continuing June 1st, the Food Pantry will be providing bags of non-perishable food, produce, meat and bread to customers in the main parking lot at the picnic tables. Customers will not be allowed in the food pantry and should come to the main parking lot for their food.
  • Hours will be:
    • Monday 11:00 am-1:00 pm
    • Wednesday 11:00 am-1:00 pm
  • Home Delivery:
    • If you need a home delivery you can contact Sarah Lundin and she will make arrangements to have a food box delivered to you.
  • Summer Camp Scholarships: Scholarships are still available! Please call or email Sarah Lundin.
  • Summer Lunch: More information coming soon!
  • Community Gardens: Limited plots are available! Grow your own produce this year in a convenient garden across the street from the Community Center. At just $10 a plot, these are a great deal.
  • CMP Disconnect and Emergency Assistance: These requests can be handled via a phone call or email. Please call and do not come into FCS. You can call Sarah Lundin.
  • Transportation Services: We have suspended rides to protect our volunteer drivers. If you need emergency medical assistance, you are encouraged to call 911.

Resources:

You can call 211 where staff will refer you to local resources that are available. For more information on the Coronavirus and how you can protect yourself, visit the CDC website here. Should guidance from the CDC change, we will keep you informed. We encourage you to follow the recommendations of the CDC to protect yourself and others.

Staying in Communication:

If you have any questions about FCS operations, you may contact the following employees:

Robin Harriman, Facilities Manager 865-3985 x. 208

Kim Hudak: Office Manager 865-3985 x. 202

Sarah Lundin: Director of Programs: 865-3985 x. 205

Paula Paladino, Executive Director 865-3985 x. 204.