Food Rescue at Wayside Food Programs

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What we do

Wayside is currently in its 25th year of increasing access to nutritious food for those in need in Southern Maine. Wayside’s hunger relief efforts include:

Through its Food Rescue Program, Wayside recovered 1.5 million pounds of food in 2010. The rescued food is distributed to more than 40 agencies throughout Cumberland County, including food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters. 

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What's New

Zwolinski named as executive director

Wayside Food Programs has named Mary Zwolinski, formerly president of Wayside’s Board of Directors, as its executive director. In other changes, John Leeming will succeed Zwolinski as board president, and Don Morrison, who was director of Wayside’s Food Rescue Program, will become operations manager. The moves are effective on Jan. 1. More about Zwolinski named as executive director

300 guests served at Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, Wayside Food Programs collaborated with the United Way of Greater Portland to serve over 300 individuals a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. The meal, hosted at the Portland Club, was free and open to the public, and gave everyone the opportunity to enjoy a hot meal on this special day. More about 300 guests served at Thanksgiving

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