FACING CANCER WITH NUTRITION
Day one of a cancer diagnosis begins a financial and health crisis for many Mainers. CBF can help and so can you. Join us.
Cancer In Maine
Maine’s cancer death rate is significantly higher than the U.S. rate, with eastern Maine counties experiencing the highest rates in the state.
Watch our mission moments and discover more, here.
Medically-Tailored Groceries
A cancer diagnosis disrupts a family’s access to healthy food and community connection when it is needed most.
CBF makes it easy. Produce, grains, proteins, and more are available to face cancer with nutrition.
Nutrition & Cancer 101
Standard treatment options may vary, but nutrition remains a powerful tool in combating symptoms and increasing your health.
Wondering where to start? Access an introductory overview of how you can face cancer with nutrition.
Recipe Booklet
Try our variety of nutritious recipes created with cancer care and prevention in mind.
Whether you’re new to cooking or have years of experience, we hope to simplify mealtimes for you and your family.
On day one of a cancer diagnosis..
93%
Patients seen by CBF agree or strongly agree that their cancer diagnosis impacted their financial security.
50%
Patients seen by CBF start treatment without meeting their daily total calorie intake
75%
Patients seen by CBF start treatment without meeting their daily fruit and vegetable intake.
Patient Testimonials
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“This program has been instrumental in making sure I get balanced food, especially with me retiring in the last year and having changes to my finances.”
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"I just wanted to thank you for coming to see me. I don’t get many visitors. I just wanted to thank you, and be grateful, for the fact you came and dropped off some things."
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"We received our first delivery this afternoon and can’t thank you and the team enough! It’s incredibly generous and will not go to waste! Please extend our gratitude to the staff and the special donors who make this program available to families like ours!"
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“I just signed up to support the mission that I had the opportunity to partake in, with the food support that CBF provided me when I was going through my treatment (four years ago). I am grateful for those meals as it was hard for me to support myself. I have found employment and have sufficient for my needs, and now am returning the favor.”
Facing Cancer with Nutrition
The CBF team is honored to announce our newly named cancer nutrition program Darling’s Auto Fulfillment Site.
“We know how important it is for those going through treatments and their families to access healthy food and nutrition options. The Christine B. Foundation team has taken that mission and grown it substantially,” said Kevin Tesseo, Vice President of Operations. “We believe in their mission and are thrilled to be part of it.”
Thank you, Darling’s Auto team!
Total Individuals Supported / Yr
1,500
2024
Medically-Tailored Meals* Provided
603,180
Since March 2020
Volunteers + Partners
150
Across 11,500 Square Miles
One Month of Groceries
$160
Produce, proteins, grains, and more
Nourishing Hope for the future.
“My leaf is in memory of my mom, Christine. Who will your leaf honor? A loved one, friend, or co-worker? Let’s celebrate them with a legacy gift to the Tribute Tree.”
- Matt Dexter, CBF Founder
Each budding leaf to this Tribute Tree will provide four months of healthy foods to a family facing cancer, a gift in honor, memory, or thanks to someone.
With a $35/month pledge, you can custom-engrave a leaf on this Tribute Tree, flourishing at CBF’s Darling’s Auto Fulfillment Site. Learn more by reaching us at (207) 573-9026 / info@chrisbfund.org or pledge your support below:
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