Fighting Hunger and Strengthening Community

Working in partnership to share good food since 1986.

Strengthening community by sharing healthy food and protecting natural resources through programs that foster social connection, prevent food waste, and create meaningful opportunities for community engagement.

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Peculiar Pickles!

Have you ever been interested in learning how the pickling process works? If so, mark your calendars! Next Thursday (2/5) at 4pm, we’ll be holding a community class in Wayside’s kitchen called “Peculiar Pickles!” Please contact our Kitchen Manager, Eric Bufo (ebufo@waysidemaine.org), to sign up. Limited spots are available, so reserve yours today!

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Community Meals

Our Community Meals share delicious meals in welcoming settings. 

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Food Rescue

Wayside is a hub for donors and a network of partner agencies.

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A medley of berries, grapes, oranges, and pineapple.

Mobile Food Pantries

We collaborate with various partners to deliver groceries to neighborhoods.

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Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a senior food assistance program.

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In 2024, Wayside Food Programs kept 1,700,000 lbs of food from entering landfills.

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