A Note From Our Executive Director

At Wayside, we rescue edible food donated by farmers, groceries, businesses, Individuals, and various food purveyors. In our warehouse, the food is sorted and distributed to partners in southern Maine. What cannot be used is taken by a team of pig farmers we collaborate with, and the rest is either composted or picked up by Agri-Cycle, a local business that transforms our waste (including packaging) into “renewable energy and healthy soil.” Although this service comes at a significant financial cost, we prioritize it because by keeping food out of landfills, we reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere. That’s good for us all! Everything we do is thanks to your support and commitment to creating a better, kinder, more generous, and sustainable community. We appreciate you and wish you the brightest of summers!