<div><strong>Project: </strong>Transforming a Former Police Station into our Community Food Hub
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<div><strong>Location:</strong> Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
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<div><em>We are a group of farmers, food producers, and community members on a mission to transform the former Lewiston police station with something this community is hungry for: access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food.</em>
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<div>The <strong>Lewiston Auburn Community Market (LACM) </strong>will be a year-round food center, marketplace, and gathering space focused on:
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<li>Supporting local farmers and food producers
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<li>Increasing food access for families and individuals
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<li>Offering job training and small food business support
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<li>Revitalizing downtown with a space built for and by the community
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<div>But first—we need your help to clear the way.
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<div><strong>Why We Need $400,000</strong>
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<div>We need to safely and responsibly demolish the old Police Station structure and prepare the site for the Community Market.
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<div>Your donation will help cover:
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<li>Demolition costs
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<li>Site cleanup and environmental assessments
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<li>Foundation work for the new market facility
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<li>Permitting and early construction steps
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<div><strong><em>Every dollar brings us closer to fresh food, thriving farms, and a stronger community. Be part of the transformation!</em></strong>
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<div><strong>How You Can Help</strong>
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<div><strong>Donate Today</strong> – Every bit counts toward our $400,000 goal
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<div><strong>Share the Campaign</strong> – Tell your friends, family, and coworkers
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<div><strong>Get Involved</strong> – Contact us through the bottom of this site, or
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<li>Find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Lewiston-Auburn-Community-Market-Inc-LACM/61562191681106/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Facebook</strong></a>
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<li>Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lacommunitymarket/?igsh=cmJvdHJnZnB6a2pv&amp;utm_source=qr#" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Instagram</strong></a>
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<div>This isn't just about tearing something down—it's about building something meaningful in its place. Whether you give $5 or $5,000, you're helping to create a lasting community asset, support local food systems, and empower residents through access, opportunity, and dignity.
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<div><strong><em>Let’s turn a vacant lot into a vibrant hub of nourishment and connection!</em></strong>
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<div><strong>More about what LACM will offer:</strong>
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<div><strong>Worker, Producer and Community Membership</strong>
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<div>Employees, food producers and chefs, and shoppers will all have the opportunity to become member-owners of the co-op at various levels and glean benefits, deals, and the opportunity to participate in governance and oversight of the business.
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<div><strong>Retail Grocery Store</strong>
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<div>A multicultural marketplace offering fresh, local, and culturally diverse foods — sourced from local farmers, producers, and global suppliers who reflect the rich diversity of Lewiston-Auburn
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<div><strong>Commercial Kitchen</strong>
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<div>Affordable, quality kitchen space for food entrepreneurs, caterers, and small-scale producers to grow their businesses, create jobs, and share their culinary heritage.
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<div><strong>Community Food Storage</strong>
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<div>Accessible, shared cold and dry storage for community members, producers, and small food businesses — supporting bulk buying, food sovereignty and reducing waste.
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<div><strong>Event &amp; Flex Space</strong>
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<div>A vibrant venue for workshops, community gatherings, indoor markets, pop-ups, cultural celebrations, and more. Open to all who want to share, learn, and build together.
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<div>We are so grateful to <strong><em>YOU</em></strong>, the City of Lewiston and all of our other wonderful supporters. Thank you for believing in the future of Lewiston-Auburn. With your support, the Lewiston Auburn Community Market will grow into a vital, living part of our city.
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<div><strong><em>Let’s build something nourishing—brick by brick!</em></strong>
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Emma Lorusso

Lauren Breau

Jessica Lavoie

Five Pillars Butchery

Belfast Community Co-op

Brian McCrone

Ryan Ference

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