Leonardo's Pizza Makes Wayside Part of 12 Months of Giving

Wayside Food Programs is pleased to be part of Leonardo's Pizza's 12 Months of Giving program. The Portland store raised $405 in the month of March to benefit Wayside's hunger relief efforts. More about Leonardo's Pizza Makes Wayside Part of 12 Months of Giving

Wayside recognizes commitment and work of its AmeriCorps members

During AmeriCorps Week (March 10-18) Wayside would like to recognize its current AmeriCorps members, Anna Hummel and Sam Russo, for their hard work in leading volunteers and working with clients, and the positive impact they have made on Wayside’s programs and the organization More about Wayside recognizes commitment and work of its AmeriCorps members

Leonardos Pizza benefits Wayside in March

For the month of March, Leonardo’s Pizza will allocate 10 cents for every pizza sold, up to $1,000 per month, to Wayside Food programs. More about Leonardos Pizza benefits Wayside in March

Buying gourmet gifts from PS It Matters can support Wayside

An innovative partnership with an online purveyor of gourmet foods and gifts will allow customers to select Wayside as the recipient of 15 percent of the final sale at checkout. PS It Matters has selected Wayside to be a “Featured Food Bank” for the months of February, March and December. More about Buying gourmet gifts from PS It Matters can support Wayside

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

Thank yous for memorable Thanksgiving Meal

Wayside Food Programs thanks the United Way of Greater Portland, 70 volunteers and other vital supporters for helping to make 300 Thanksgiving Community Dinners possible. More about Thank yous for memorable Thanksgiving Meal

Wayside launches 2011 Annual Appeal

Wayside is launching its 2011 Annual Appeal, an effort critical to our mission of feeding Maine’s hungry – work that is more important than ever in these challenging economic times. Please keep an eye out for our appeal mailing. More about Wayside launches 2011 Annual Appeal

Wayside and United Way partnering on Thanksgiving meal

Wayside Food Programs is partnering with United Way of Greater Portland to provide a free, community Thanksgiving dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day at the Portland Club, 156 State St., Portland. This complete holiday meal is for those who might not otherwise have the means to prepare one or who want to enjoy the company of others on the holiday. More about Wayside and United Way partnering on Thanksgiving meal

Support us with a turkey donation

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we have turkeys on the brain. Last year, 1,300 turkeys were donated to Wayside, and we are hoping to exceed that number this year. More about Support us with a turkey donation

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