Mainers Feeding Mainers Program Gears Up for Summer 

We are looking forward to another summer of partnering with Maine farmers to distribute fresh, nutritious produce to Mainers struggling with hunger. This summer, through the Mainers Feeding Mainers program, we will be purchasing products, including tomatoes, squash, beans, and much more, from 19 farms around the state. Many farms also donate surplus product throughout the season.

Fresh produce will be available to partner agencies at all three distribution centers this summer. Several farms will be delivering directly to the Brewer and Portland warehouses to ensure timely distribution. In addition, we are in the process of acquiring a "Veggie Mobile" that will pick up produce from farms and distribute it to agencies at centralized drop off locations throughout the state.

While the distribution of fresh produce always depends on how successful the growing season is, we are excited about the prospects of Mainers Feeding Mainers this season. With your help, we will distribute more locally grown food this year than ever before.  

Spotlight On: Food Safety  

Don't forget - to ensure the safe distribution of food to people in need, every partner agency should have at least one person trained in food safety. Last year we conducted regional trainings to get everyone on board. It's important to remember that the certifications follow the individual staff member or volunteer and not the agency.

If you've experienced staff or volunteer turnover - you may need to check and see if you need to train someone new. Call us in Auburn to find out when we're training again. Alternatively, there is an inexpensive online training by ServSafe available at your convenience, 24/7, at the following link:

http://www.servsafe.com/catalog/productDetail.aspx?ID=1710

Locations, Hours & Closings 

Auburn Distribution Center      Portland Distribution Center

3121 Hotel Road                        111 Pine Tree Industrial Pkwy

Auburn, ME 04211                     Portland, ME 04102 

(207) 782-3554                           (207) 761-0542        

Hours: M-Th 7:30am - 4pm;         Hours: M-Th 8am - 3pm;

F 7:30am - 1:30pm                     F 8am - 12pm

Brewer Distribution Center       We will be CLOSED on:

88 Stevens Road                        June 1- Inventory

Brewer, ME 04412                      July 1 - Inventory

(207) 989-4672                           July 4 - 4th of July Holiday

Hours: M closed;

T-Th 8am - 3pm;

F 8am - 12pm 

Agency Services Team
 To send your feedback to Agency Services, please email or call (207) 782-3554 and dial one of the following extensions:
 

Cheryl Jalbert, VP of Agency Services & Human Resources

cjalbert@gsfb.org or ext. 1169