Zwolinski named as executive director

Wayside Food Programs has named Mary Zwolinski, formerly president of Wayside’s Board of Directors, as its executive director. In other changes, John Leeming will succeed Zwolinski as board president, and Don Morrison, who was director of Wayside’s Food Rescue Program, will become operations manager. The moves are effective on Jan. 1. More about Zwolinski named as executive director

300 guests served at Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, Wayside Food Programs collaborated with the United Way of Greater Portland to serve over 300 individuals a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. The meal, hosted at the Portland Club, was free and open to the public, and gave everyone the opportunity to enjoy a hot meal on this special day. More about 300 guests served at Thanksgiving

Thank yous for memorable Thanksgiving Meal

Wayside Food Programs thanks the United Way of Greater Portland, 70 volunteers and other vital supporters for helping to make 300 Thanksgiving Community Dinners possible. More about Thank yous for memorable Thanksgiving Meal

Wayside launches 2011 Annual Appeal

Wayside is launching its 2011 Annual Appeal, an effort critical to our mission of feeding Maine’s hungry – work that is more important than ever in these challenging economic times. Please keep an eye out for our appeal mailing. More about Wayside launches 2011 Annual Appeal

Wayside and United Way partnering on Thanksgiving meal

Wayside Food Programs is partnering with United Way of Greater Portland to provide a free, community Thanksgiving dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day at the Portland Club, 156 State St., Portland. This complete holiday meal is for those who might not otherwise have the means to prepare one or who want to enjoy the company of others on the holiday. More about Wayside and United Way partnering on Thanksgiving meal

Support us with a turkey donation

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we have turkeys on the brain. Last year, 1,300 turkeys were donated to Wayside, and we are hoping to exceed that number this year. More about Support us with a turkey donation

Milkowski named resource coordinator

Carly Milkowski

For the last year, Carly Milkowski served as an AmeriCorps member with Food Rescue. More about Milkowski named resource coordinator

South Portland resident donates lawn to fight hunger

Four months ago, South Portland resident Liberty Bryer had a lush green grassy lawn, the American homeowner’s dream. And then she decided to do something about it. More about South Portland resident donates lawn to fight hunger