{"id":3,"date":"2010-01-21T14:07:35","date_gmt":"2010-01-21T18:07:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2025-10-27T16:57:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T20:57:14","slug":"volunteer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id3_6d41bd-7c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3_6d41bd-7c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3_6d41bd-7c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3_6d41bd-7c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3_6d41bd-7c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3_6d41bd-7c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3_6d41bd-7c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3_b7b511-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3_b7b511-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3_b7b511-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3_b7b511-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3_b7b511-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3_b7b511-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3_b7b511-96{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3_b7b511-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3_b7b511-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3_b7b511-96\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2>UMaine Extension offers many volunteer opportunities across Maine.<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re the type of person who enjoys a lot of social interaction or is motivated by the idea of making a difference in your community, volunteering has social, career and personal benefits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nearly 1,600 volunteers devoted more than 50,000 hours to their communities last year<\/strong> through the University of Maine Cooperative Extension!<\/p>\n<h3>Why do people volunteer?<\/h3>\n<p>Volunteers meet vital community needs, and in the process often transform their own lives. Volunteering can help provide a sense of purpose, counteract social isolation, reduce stress, and learn or practice transferable skills.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I get involved?<\/h3>\n<p>To learn more about our volunteer opportunities and see how you can become actively involved, explore this page to learn more or reach out to your local county Extension office.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3_763ad7-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3_763ad7-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3_763ad7-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3_763ad7-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3_763ad7-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3_763ad7-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3_763ad7-d6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3_763ad7-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3_763ad7-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3_763ad7-d6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3_e706bd-e9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3_e706bd-e9 size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/stories\/jessica-woodcock\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land169\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/04\/jessica-woodcock-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Jessica Woodcock, UMaine Extension volunteer\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/04\/jessica-woodcock-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/04\/jessica-woodcock-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/04\/jessica-woodcock-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/04\/jessica-woodcock-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/04\/jessica-woodcock-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/04\/jessica-woodcock-105x59.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/04\/jessica-woodcock-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/04\/jessica-woodcock-317x178.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/04\/jessica-woodcock-423x238.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/04\/jessica-woodcock-634x357.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/04\/jessica-woodcock-846x476.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/04\/jessica-woodcock-951x535.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/04\/jessica-woodcock-1268x713.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/04\/jessica-woodcock-320x180.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/div><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Empowering Maine Youth<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3_41ff86-f6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3_41ff86-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3_41ff86-f6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3_41ff86-f6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3_41ff86-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3_41ff86-f6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3_41ff86-f6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3_41ff86-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3_41ff86-f6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3_41ff86-f6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3_41ff86-f6\">Jessica Woodcock\u2019s remarkable journey began seven years ago when she reached out seeking volunteer opportunities for her daughters. This led her on to an extraordinary path of personal growth and community impact as a University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H volunteer.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns3_dce9c9-83{padding-left:0px;gap:25px;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns3_dce9c9-83 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3_dce9c9-83, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3_dce9c9-83, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns3_dce9c9-83, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns3_dce9c9-83{margin-bottom:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns3_dce9c9-83{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3_dce9c9-83, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3_dce9c9-83, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns3_dce9c9-83, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns3_dce9c9-83{margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns3_dce9c9-83{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns3_dce9c9-83 um-UMBHBlueButton\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn3_389855-79.kb-button{color:#082e58;background:#79bde8;font-size:16px;font-family:'Chakra Petch';font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;margin-bottom:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn3_389855-79.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn3_389855-79.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#082e58;border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn3_389855-79.kb-button{border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn3_389855-79.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn3_389855-79.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn3_389855-79.kb-button{border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn3_389855-79.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn3_389855-79.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn3_389855-79 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/stories\/jessica-woodcock\/\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Bio: Jessica Woodcock<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3_55f8b9-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3_55f8b9-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3_55f8b9-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3_55f8b9-6d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3_55f8b9-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3_55f8b9-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3_55f8b9-6d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3_1ddcf4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3_1ddcf4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3_1ddcf4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3_1ddcf4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3_1ddcf4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3_1ddcf4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3_1ddcf4-bb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3_1ddcf4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3_1ddcf4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3_1ddcf4-bb\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"ways-to-get-involved\">Ways to Get Involved<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3_684964-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3_684964-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3_684964-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id3_684964-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id3_684964-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id3_684964-45 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3_684964-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media 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class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land169\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/01\/food-preservation-pickles-square.jpg\" alt=\"Master Food Preserver with canning jars of pickles\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/01\/food-preservation-pickles-square.jpg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/01\/food-preservation-pickles-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/01\/food-preservation-pickles-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/01\/food-preservation-pickles-square-105x105.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/01\/food-preservation-pickles-square-317x317.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/01\/food-preservation-pickles-square-423x423.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,500px\" \/><\/div><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Master Food Preserver Volunteers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover your passion for food preservation through the Master Food Preserver program! After completing the training, volunteers share research-based information on food preservation to the community at farmer\u2019s markets and fairs or through presentations and workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns3_093463-16{padding-left:0px;gap:25px;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns3_093463-16 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3_093463-16, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3_093463-16, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns3_093463-16, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns3_093463-16{margin-bottom:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns3_093463-16{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3_093463-16, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3_093463-16, 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.kb-img img{object-position:49% 22%;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3_2d3728-06 size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/master-gardeners\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land169\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/01\/mgv-square.jpg\" alt=\"Master Gardener Volunteers collect onions to distribute to hungry Mainers through the Maine Harvest for Hunger program\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/01\/mgv-square.jpg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/01\/mgv-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/01\/mgv-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/01\/mgv-square-105x105.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/01\/mgv-square-317x317.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/01\/mgv-square-423x423.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,500px\" \/><\/div><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Master Gardener Volunteers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Become part of a community dedicated to horticultural education and outreach as a Master Gardener Volunteer. After completing a comprehensive training program, volunteers donate their time and knowledge to various community garden projects and activities.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns3_42f3b9-c3{padding-left:0px;gap:25px;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns3_42f3b9-c3 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3_42f3b9-c3, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3_42f3b9-c3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns3_42f3b9-c3, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns3_42f3b9-c3{margin-bottom:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns3_42f3b9-c3{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3_42f3b9-c3, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3_42f3b9-c3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns3_42f3b9-c3, .site .entry-content 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.kb-img img{object-position:50% 20%;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3_f270c0-0f size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/harvest-for-hunger\/help\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land169\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/01\/mhh-square.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/01\/mhh-square.jpg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/01\/mhh-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/01\/mhh-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/01\/mhh-square-105x105.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/01\/mhh-square-317x317.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/01\/mhh-square-423x423.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,500px\" \/><\/div><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maine Harvest for Hunger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Maine Harvest for Hunger program is a grassroots initiative rallying gardeners, farmers, businesses, schools, civic groups, and individuals to grow, glean, and donate fresh, high-quality fruits and vegetables to those in need across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns3_3aaf95-5a{padding-left:0px;gap:25px;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns3_3aaf95-5a .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3_3aaf95-5a, .site .entry-content 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.kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3_0c69f4-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3_0c69f4-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3_0c69f4-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3_0c69f4-03{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3_0c69f4-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3_0c69f4-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3_0c69f4-03\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3_b21d81-d7 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3_b21d81-d7 size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/4h\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land169\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/01\/4h-boys-girls-making-soap-square.jpg\" alt=\"4-H boys and girls make heart-shaped soap during a STEM lesson\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/01\/4h-boys-girls-making-soap-square.jpg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/01\/4h-boys-girls-making-soap-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/01\/4h-boys-girls-making-soap-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/01\/4h-boys-girls-making-soap-square-105x105.jpg 105w, 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