CBF Cancer Nutrition Co-Op

CBF Cancer Nutrition Co-Op

Pledging no patient with cancer in eastern Maine goes without access to nutrient-rich food in 2021.

The Christine B. Foundation is a Bangor-based nonprofit, embarking on a service that impacts every cancer patient. The assistance directly leads to greater health outcomes through treatment. An opportunity for the immunocompromised to remain safe at home. A chance to hope, when you feel like you cant.

The Nutrition Assistance program has helped hundreds of cancer patients and survivors access nutrient-rich grocery packages through home delivery or pick up at various health care Christine B. Foundation sites. Your gift today helps The Christine B. Foundation meet the need for nutrition assistance across 220+ towns and eliminate the program’s waitlist.

“In March 2020, The Christine B. Foundation had served 0 cancer patients and families through this program. Seven months later 350 families reached out and were supported, with 60-80 receiving weekly assistance to this day.”

-Matt Dexter, Founder + Executive Director

Quick Facts On Nutrition Co-Op:

-100% tax-deductible contribution
-Monthly pledge or one-time gift available
-In 2020, $40,000 has been raised, with double the expense expected in 2021