Wayside Food Programs
Wayside Food Programs
Fights hunger through community meals at partner sites and mobile food pantries that deliver groceries to underserved neighborhoods across Southern Maine. Volunteer-driven model serving hundreds of free meals weekly.
Who can use this?
Open to anyone in Southern Maine experiencing food insecurity. Community meals are open to all — no income verification or documentation required. Mobile food pantries specifically target neighborhoods where residents face barriers to other food resources due to transportation or mobility challenges.
About this resource
Wayside Food Programs has been fighting hunger and strengthening community in Southern Maine since 1986. They use food to reduce waste, fight hunger, and build social connections through a volunteer-driven model. Their crews cook hundreds of free meals per week for shelters, schools, senior homes, and community centers across Greater Portland.
Services offered
- Community meals at partner sites across Portland (weekly breakfasts, lunches, and dinners)
- Mobile food pantries delivering groceries to underserved neighborhoods
- Food rescue program redirecting surplus food to reduce waste
- USDA Commodity food distribution
- Summer pop-up picnics
- Healthy snacks for children
What to expect
Wayside does not operate a traditional walk-in food pantry at their office. Food is distributed through community meals at partner sites and mobile pantries that visit specific neighborhoods on scheduled days. Visit waysidemaine.org or call for the current schedule of meal sites and mobile pantry locations near you.
What to bring
Nothing required for community meals. Just show up.
Call (207) 775-4939 or visit waysidemaine.org for current meal site schedules and mobile pantry locations.