What We Do

Wayside has been increasing access to nutritious food to our neighbors in Southern Maine since 1986. Wayside’s hunger relief efforts include:

Through its Food Rescue Program, Wayside diverted 1,000,000 lbs of edible food from the waste stream in 2022. Rescued food was distributed, free of charge, to 70 + partners throughout Southern Maine including food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and other social service agencies. 

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News & Events

Thanksgiving To Go Meals and Baskets

Wayside is preparing ~400 meals packed to go. They will be cold & packed in nine inch round plastic containers that can be reheated in the microwave. More about Thanksgiving To Go Meals and Baskets

Inside Wayside 2023 was a GREAT success!

We wanted to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who supported Inside Wayside 2023 by attending, sponsoring, making a donation, or volunteering. More about Inside Wayside 2023 was a GREAT success!

Hannaford selects Wayside to benefit in November!

Wayside has been selected by Hannaford to benefit from a SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY in November. More about Hannaford selects Wayside to benefit in November!

Join us on Monday 8/7 for the Libbytown Pop Up Picnic!

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