As Thanksgiving approaches, many communities are finding unique ways to raise donations for food pantries, including the annual "Turkey Ride" in Rockport. Credit: NCM
ROCKPORT, Maine — Cyclists in Rockport often begin their group rides outside of Maine Sport Outfitters , but on Saturday morning, Camden resident Karla Doremus-Tranfield and more than 50 others met for something unique: a ride for a cause.
"It’s just a fun way to raise awareness of the good work local food pantries are doing and raise awareness that some people are struggling," Doremus-Tranfield explained while surrounded by the group of cyclists.
Doremus-Tranfield is the organizer of the "Turkey Ride" and says the event began six years ago as a way to support the Camden Area Christian Food Pantry during the holiday season.
The group’s six-mile ride involves two stops, the first being at a local Hannaford Supermarket where each cyclist goes in and buys a frozen turkey as well as any other foods they’d like to donate.
"People will buy boxes of stuffing, cans of cranberry and vegetables, whatever we can stick in our backpacks," Doremus-Tranfield said. Related Articles
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