A Grow-to-Donate Farm
Working to End Hunger in Maine
We demonstrate sustainable growing methods and create lasting connections on the farm and beyond
We are committed to helping restore dignity to individuals and families who have lost control over that most basic of choices and decisions—what to eat.
The goal? Universal access to nutritious and culturally appropriate food for everyone.
In five seasons we have grown and donated over 57,168 pounds of organic produce and 66,867 flowers to those in need of food and joy in our community. As an estimated 215,000 of people in Maine do not have enough food to eat, our mission is vital — now.
Hunger in Maine
Food Insecurity = A lack of consistent access to enough food to lead an active, healthy life.
MAINE FOOD INSECURITY STATS Prior to Covid-19:
1 in 5
Maine children
are food insecure
1 in 7
Maine citizens
struggle with hunger
37%
of Maine’s food insecure population does not qualify for public assistance
16th
Maine’s rank in the nation for
child food insecurity
With our diverse volunteer community, everyone is welcome. People of every age, belief, and background can meet, connect, and create lasting relationships right here on the farm.
““FARMS at the Y is so fortunate to have Veggies to Table in our community. We are teaching children and adults to cook with nutritionally dense foods from Veggies to Table. We have made a variety of salsas, tomato sauce, zucchini crusted pizza and more, with people of all ages. Thank you Veggies to Table for feeding our community!”
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““Thank you so much for all the beautiful vegetables. I can’t begin to thank you enough or explain what this has meant for my family. Well, in short it meant not going hungry as my family is struggling financially.” ”
““Your donations of squash, tomatoes, carrots, and other vegetables went to serve some of our most needy students here at Wiscasset Middle High School and to many families who otherwise may not be able to purchase fresh food.””
““As a volunteer at the Jefferson Area Community Food Pantry I would like to extend a huge Thank You to Veggies to Table for the beautiful and bountiful supply of fresh vegetables donated to our pantry. Without Veggies to Table, and their generous donations of quality organically grown vegetables, hundreds of local patrons would have gone without fresh nutritional vegetables as many families lack funds or transportation to be able purchase such.
I was always amazed at the cleanliness and particular attention in which all items were prepackaged to ensure aesthetic quality during transition to our pantry. Thank you Veggies to Table for your Labor of Love.””
