Those with a diagnosis of cancer, who are in active treatment or entering survivorship, are eligible for CBF’s cancer nutrition assistance program.

CBF prioritizes fresh, whole foods while striving to provide products that best meet you and your household’s preferences. Items often include:

Meats/Proteins: eggs, chicken, turkey, fish, pork, beef, etc.

Produce: lettuce, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, carrots, apples, bananas, etc.

Grains & Misc.: bread, beans, apple sauce, pasta, granola bars, rice, oatmeal, cereal, tuna/chicken, etc.

Liquid Nutrition: Ensure

Community volunteers, grants, and donors cover 100% of the costs, ensuring that each grocery package you receive during your treatment and survivorship is at no cost to you.

Eligible patients with cancer and survivors are able to pick up their grocery packages at the following treatment sites:

Northern Light Mayo Hospital, Dover-Foxcroft: Tuesday (scheduled pick up’s)

Northern Light Cancer Care, Brewer: Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 12-3p (no appt needed)

MDI Hospital, Bar Harbor: By Appointment

Speak with your health care team about making a referral, or, you can call CBF at (207) 573-9026.

Currently, there is a waitlist for the delivery of grocery packages. Thank you for your patience as we seek to reduce the wait for home delivery.

Patients with cancer or those entering survivorship are eligible for up to 18 months of weekly grocery packages.

CBF works with each patient on a case-by-case basis to determine ongoing needs.

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Health care and community partners, please complete the secured home delivery referral form below:

Secure Referral Form - Cancer Nutrition Assistance Home Delivery