RCAM - Rural Community Action Ministry

05/13/2026

Exciting news! Once again, RCAM has been selected as HHannaford SupermarketsTurner's nonprofit being supported this month!

Every $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag sold throughout May 2026 at the following Hannaford location(s) will give back $1 to RCAM.

23 Snell Hill Road, Turner ME

04/25/2026

We're all set up for tomorrow's Auction 4 Action...Here's just a small sampling of a few auction Items. Doors open at 4:30. Come join us and support the families we help. See if you can win a prize in our RCAM Trivia Game, find a new treasure or gift for a special someone and have fun with neighbors and friends!😁

04/01/2026

For all our Winthrop shoppers, the Winthrop Hannaford Supermarkets has chosen RCAM as it's April recipient for people who purchase reusable Fight Hunger Bags in April. Visit 399 Main St., Winthrop to support RCAM! Every $1 does make a difference😁

03/05/2026

Position Opening—Housing/Volunteer Coordinator

Rural Community Action Ministry (RCAM), a dynamic private nonprofit serving 14 rural towns in Central/Western Maine, has been a leader for over 50 years in helping people and changing lives. RCAM is seeking an energetic and versatile part-time Housing/Volunteer Coordinator. This position has the potential to be a full-time position for the right candidate.

Qualifications: Must have High School diploma or equivalency. Considerable experience in handyman/DIY/building skills is preferred. Ability to maintain current volunteers and recruit both skilled and unskilled RCAM volunteers. An understanding of and respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Good interpersonal skills, openness, and flexibility in working with diverse groups. Knowledge of basic home repair skills, and ability to teach that knowledge to others. Must have computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to work in a computer network environment. Good verbal and written communication skills.

Job Responsibility: Manages Housing/Volunteer Services which include minor home repair, winterization, home modifications for accessibility, partner collaboration and volunteer oversight. Establishes, maintains, and coordinates the efforts of volunteers to carry out the short- and long- range plan for Housing/Volunteer Services. Exhibits sound judgment in managing established program budget and providing client services. Promotes Housing/Volunteer Services to the community.

Service Area: Office is based in Leeds, Maine; Androscoggin County. Salary: Up to $19/hr. based on experience. Working Hours: Up to 30 hours per week. Flexible hours with an opportunity to work remotely. Deadline: Applications will continue to be accepted until position is filled. Send Resume and cover letter, together with contact information for three professional references to:
EMAIL: (Preferred) [email protected]
MAIL: Janice Daku, Executive Director
RCAM
P O Box 205—81 Church Hill Rd.
Leeds, ME 04263
Applicants are strongly encouraged to request a copy of the Housing/Volunteer Coordinator Job Description for complete details. 207-524-5095 or email [email protected] .

RCAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please request any necessary accommodations to participate in the application process. Non-Discrimination Policy: RCAM does not discriminate because of age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ethnicity, mental or physical disability, familial status, or status of public assistance.

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02/17/2026

Fresh Veggies??? Yum!!!
Would you like to grow some fresh veggies this year to feed your family and cut your grocery bills? RCAM’s gardening program is ready to help! We offer seeds, seedlings and much, much more. Through our partnership with GRO we can help you design your growing space, no matter how big or how small, and give you great information on where to plant what! Find out how to help your veggies thrive and keep pests away.
Do you want more information? Want to sign up? Here’s three ways to participate—

Call 207.524.5095 and select ext. 202
Email [email protected] or [email protected]
Visit our website and go to Hunger Prevention Services— Click on Sign up here

This year we are offering three options for folks needing raised beds: Our large, raised bed now lowered for better accessibility; the smaller "barrel" raised bed we offered last year; and 5 gal. container buckets for folks who have limited space suitable for successful veggie growing.
We will be starting our seedlings soon, thanks to a partnership with a local greenhouse. This partnership-GRO- also allows RCAM to offer many gardening-related workshops on a regular schedule. If you have asked for rototilling, please be aware we are searching for volunteer rototillers and may not be able to provide this service but are hopeful to find a solution. As we did last year- our seeds and seedlings distributions will be located at The Earley Farm & Nursery, 639 Gardiner Rd., Wales, ME 04280.

12/01/2025

Exciting news! Hannaford Supermarkets 399 Main St., Winthrop has selected RCAM to be the recipient of $1.00 for all reusable bags purchased during the month of December. We are so grateful for this support. Know that your purchase/your support helps us fight hunger in so many ways. During this season of giving please think of us!

11/25/2025

We are full of Thanksgiving!!! A major thanks to Androscoggin Gleaners, Little Ridge Farm and High Moor Farm for all of the Fall fresh veggies they delivered to our stand at 81 Church Hill Rd, Leeds, ME 04263. Just in time for people to add healthy fresh veggies to Thanksgiving meals. Come get them!

11/15/2025

Our 2025 SEED MONEY CAMPAIGN starts today and ends on December 15. With a successful SeedMoney campaign, RCAM will have the financial resources it needs to continue to meet an anticipated increase in demand as more of our food insecure families discover our gardening program and its resources. Funds will go toward the purchase of seeds and seedlings and for materials to build raised beds. Additional funds will allow us to increase the number of families we can enroll and provide more classes for our home gardeners. Some of the classes we offer are on seed saving, container gardening, and canning. Since 1970, we’ve worked to address homelessness and hunger in our 14-town service area in rural Maine. RCAM addresses rural hunger by helping rural families learn to garden so they can access vegetables year-round. To donate, click here:
https://donate.seedmoney.org/11980/rcam-rural-community-garden

11/08/2025

11/08/2025

We are hoping to go live from the Empty Bowls Supper in a few minutes! If we can figure out how to do it lol