How Common Good began, and who keeps it going.
Our legacy stems from the collaborative drive of Bill Morrison and Larry Stettner, whose foundational goal of community nourishing persists today through local hands. Dedicated volunteers ensure the kitchen thrives, preparing popovers that fund our annual operations via summer donations. We rely on the generosity of grant organizations and compassionate individuals within our seasonal and permanent community to sustain our mission of service.
Our Journey
Common Good begins. Chef Bill Morrison teams up with Professor Larry Stettner to transform a local soup delivery project into a structured community mission.
2009
2015
 Common Good moves to 19 Clark Point Road, establishing a home and heart for the Southwest Harbor community.
2026
Common Good starts the journey to
purchase our home at 19 Clark Point Road.Â
Essential Island Support
Throughout every season, we serve as a vital anchor for locals. We provide consistent hot meals, essential food deliveries, and cultural events to keep our community connected and fed.
Our Leaders
Debi Estep
Executive Director
Marlene
The heart behind our famous popovers
Coral Crissey
Grants and Development
Debi Estep
Executive Director
Kitchen Highlights
Land Acknowledgement
Common Good Soup Kitchen resides on Pemetic, within the traditional territory of the Wabanaki. We honor the People of the Dawnland—the Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Maliseet, and Mi'kmaq—who have stewarded these lands and waters for millennia. As we gather to share food, we recognize their enduring presence and commit to a future of respect, learning, and partnership with the Wabanaki people, honoring their deep history on this beautiful island.
