Maine Immigrant Greens Collaborative
Since 2022, Wayside Food Programs, Maine Farm & Sea Cooperative, and Farms for Foods Equity have been working together to supply Maine-grown crops for culturally relevant meals in the immigrant community. This collaboration aims to provide nutritious and culturally appropriate food options for individuals and families in need.
These videos were produced to create educational and promotional materials to familiarize immigrants about using local produce.
“Wayside Food Program is an integral partner in the Maine Immigrant Geens Collaborative. In 2023, the partnership that includes the Maine Farm & Sea Cooperative and Farms for Food Equity, were able to deliver and distribute, through Wayside’s network, 1,800 pounds of fresh hearty greens. They were delivered fresh in season, and frozen for use during the winter months. 1,800 pounds represents 16,000 servings”, said Ron Adams, CEO of the Cooperative. “In 2024, with the support of the Elmina Sewall Foundation, the Collaborative will double these amounts. Access to healthy, hearty greens is essential to supporting our immigrant communities, providing locally grown greens that are a base ingredient in many traditional meals.”
- Ronald Adams, Chief Operating Officer, Maine Farm & Sea Cooperative