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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

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

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