Nonprofits donate fresh produce to local food pantries Food pantry partners shown are (l-r) Michael Whitehouse, Lewes Community Garden, Cass Ripley and Teresa Ripley, Teach a Person to Fish Society; and Perrin Smith, Lewes Community Garden. SUBMITTED PHOTO May 18, 2021 The Lewes Community Garden announced it has welcomed Teach a Person to Fish Society into its family. Founded by co-directors Teresa and Cass Ripley, Teach a Person to Fish Society is a Sussex County nonprofit whose mission is to provide fresh produce to local food bank outlets. Tackling food insecurity in Sussex County – which was greatly exacerbated by the pandemic – has been the society’s first priority.