Maine Hannaford Reopens After Historic Flood

Today, Hannaford Supermarkets reopened its Gardiner, Maine store after a historic mid-December flood damaged the location's interior.

To reopen as quickly as possible, areas of the store will feature temporary cases and shelving, which will be replaced by permanent fixtures in the coming months, said Hannaford.

“We extend our deepest gratitude to the entire Gardiner community for their patience, understanding, and loyalty while we prepared to reopen our doors,” said Rob Meader, store manager of the Gardiner Hannaford, in a statement. “Reopening the store this quickly would not have been possible without the unwavering support of the many associates and community members who contributed to the effort, including the tremendous partnership of the City of Gardiner.”

To celebrate the reopening, Hannaford is donating a total of $5,000 to two local food pantries that serve the Gardiner community: Faith Food Pantry and Gardiner Food Pantry.

“We at the City of Gardiner are incredibly excited to have Hannaford re-open its doors to service the residents of this great city,” said Andrew Carlton, Gardiner City manager, in a statement. “Hannaford plays an important role in the city and we are certainly elated to have Hannaford continue its long history here in the Gardiner downtown.”

The store will continue to offer fresh food, affordable store-brand offerings including Taste of Inspirations, Hannaford, and Nature’s Promise, as well as products from local farms and producers.

The location also features Hannaford To Go, the retailer’s grocery pickup and delivery service.