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.
WAYSIDE Thanksgiving 2026
We will be sharing boxes with the ingredients to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving. We will also be sharing prepared meals. Signups will open Tuesday, October 27th at 11am. Please call Laura at (207) 775-4939. If you get the voicemail, please leave a message & she will call you back. We will need to know the size of the household and a contact phone number.
Let’s Come Together To Make Thanksgiving Special!
Wayside is gearing up to provide meals to our neighbors in Southern Maine, and we need your help to fill the need! We are collecting essential items to help folks enjoy a warm holiday meal!
Please drop off by 2pm on Thursday, November 19th. Our warehouse is on the corner of Walton Street & Canco Road in Portland. It’s the building covered in beautiful murals by RyanWritesOnThings!
Community Meals
Our Community Meals share delicious meals in welcoming settings.
Food Rescue
Wayside is a hub for donors and a network of partner agencies.
Mobile Food Pantries
We collaborate with various partners to deliver groceries to neighborhoods.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a senior food assistance program.