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What we do

Wayside is currently in its 27th year of increasing access to nutritious food for those in need in Southern Maine. Wayside’s hunger relief efforts include:

seven free Community Meals sites;
four Mobile Food pantries;
Kids’ Healthy Snacks program;
Community Gardens.

Through its Food Rescue Program, Wayside recovered and distributed more than 1.3 million pounds of food in 2012. The rescued food was distributed to more than 47 agencies throughout Cumberland County, including food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters.

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What's New

2012 Annual Report Released

We are happy to release Wayside Food Program's 2012 Annual Report. In its pages you will learn about Wayside's anti-hunger efforts last year, funding details and information about where our food comes from and where it goes. More about 2012 Annual Report Released

Food, Culture, and Community at New Multicultural Meals

We are really excited about a new dinner series at our family supper at the Parkside Neighborhood Center. Wayside, in partnership with Cultivating Community’s Youth Programs, is hosting a multicultural meal the second Tuesday of each month during our dinner at PNC. More about Food, Culture, and Community at New Multicultural Meals

New partnership with Garbage to Garden

Wayside is excited to announce a new partnership with Garbage to Garden, Portland's new curbside composting service. More about New partnership with Garbage to Garden

Vote for Wayside In Bangor Savings Bank grant program

Help Wayside fight hunger! Bangor Savings Bank is giving away 68 grants in their annual Community Matters More campaign. Wayside is not on the ballot, but the top 20 write-ins win, too! More about Vote for Wayside In Bangor Savings Bank grant program

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Featured Events

Food is Hope Food Drive and Concert

05/19/2013 - 11:00am to 3:00pm

Join us for the 3rd annual "Food is Hope" food drive & concert on Sunday, May 19th from 11am-3pm at the Local Buzz. Music by Primo Cubano, the Forbes Brothers, Gorham School of Music Marimba All-Stars & more! More about Food is Hope Food Drive and Concert