NEWRY, Maine — Sunday River’s early opening, the first in the Northeast, gave skiers and riders a chance to hit the slopes for a good cause. The combination of blue skies and top to bottom terrain – thanks to Sunday River snowmaking efforts – helped bring in a record number of donations at the annual Tin Mountain Roundup food drive. Guests who brought at least 3 cans of food received $15 off the price of a lift ticket. Collected on Saturday and Sunday, a total of over 3000 cans of food are now being donated to the Bethel Food Pantry.<\/p>\n
“We service approximately 50 families on a varying basis throughout the year, but at the holidays we always try to offer more so people can take what they need,” said Dave Bean, a volunteer for the Bethel Food Pantry. “This donation has exponentially helped us to stock the pantry for those who need it. It has become a Bethel tradition.”<\/p>\n
Affiliated with the Good Shepherd Food Bank in Auburn, the Bethel Food Pantry is open year-round. While the Holidays are an especially important time for food donations, they continue to take a variety of items including shampoo, toilet paper, and paper towels, which are in high demand.<\/p>\n
Those looking to donate to the Pantry may call (207) 824-0369. Residents of the Bethel area seeking assistance from the Pantry should call to make an appointment.<\/p>\n
Skiers and riders flocked to the slopes over the Veteran’s Day Weekend following the early opening day on Nov. 8 when Sunday River became the first ski area in the Northeast to open for the season.
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