April 2, 2021 | Volunteering
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Greetings, Volunteers!


Winter has come to an end and here at Garbage to Garden, we've been spending the last few months dreaming about what to plant in our raised garden beds this year! We're excited to try some new seeds and see what happens in the months to come.

We have a few new opportunities to get your hands dirty this month including multiple ways to get involved with Maine Foodscapes and Yarmouth Community Garden!

We are always looking for new volunteer opportunities to feature. If you know of any organizations that are currently looking for volunteers, please don't hesitate to reach out!  

As always, to sign up for an event this month and receive a month of free Garbage to Garden service, RSVP by email, and we will help answer any questions you may have. Remember, events are first-come, first-serve. 

Happy Composting,
Maine Foodscapes

Maine Foodscape's Foodscape Garden Project (FGP) partners with food-insecure households in Maine to increase accessibility to sufficient, safe, and nutritious foods by building raised vegetable gardens with income eligible families in Maine and providing educational workshops and offerings for the local community.

There are many ways to volunteer with Maine Foodscapes during the upcoming build season and year round. 

Attend one of the following volunteer orientations via Zoom (Meeting ID: 315 710 8194)  to learn more! 

Maine Foodscapes 2021 General Volunteer Orientation Schedule:
Monday 4/5 5:30-7:00pm  General Volunteer Orientation
Wednesday 4/14 5:30-7:00pm  General Volunteer Orientation|

Mon 4/26 6 - 7 Garden Mentor Volunteer 
Wed 4/28 6 - 7 Garden Mentor Volunteer 

Email Ali for more information about Maine Foodscapes!
Yarmouth Community Garden 
The Yarmouth Community Garden is happily accepting volunteers this season, but we are asking volunteers to email us before they come to volunteer on our Saturday morning work days.

Volunteers are needed for prepping, planting, tending, weeding, watering and harvesting in the community plot and in children’s garden throughout the season. 
Everyone is welcome. No gardening experience is needed. Masks are required.

Email Denise for more information or to get involved!
Merrymeeting Gleaners 
The Merrymeeting Gleaners are a 100+ person volunteer group that was formed in 2016 as part of the MFC’s food security work.  Gleaners harvest surplus food from local farms and redistribute it to over 30 organizations that support individuals who require help accessing food in our area.
This time of year they are looking for volunteers to glean storage crops in Dresden on Saturdays (in a heated barn). They are also looking for volunteers to deliver donated produce to organizations in the Bath/Brunswick area on Monday mornings. 

Email Kelly for more information or to get involved!
Partners for World Health 
Partners for World Health collects medical supplies that healthcare facilities in the U.S. are required to discard and ship them to countries in need. In addition, they also organize medical missions to Southeast Asia and Africa for doctors, nurses, and students.  
Currently, they are looking for volunteers to sew masks out of blue sterilization material for those on the front lines. They've already distributed over 5,000 masks, but need more! Volunteers are also needed to sew together pre cut gowns for local healthcare workers.  

Email Zoe for more information or to get involved!
Seeds of Hope 
In September, Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center reopened its doors for people to come in and eat breakfast and lunch, as well as rebuild a sense of community and connection that has been lost through the pandemic. They are also continuing to serve bagged meals at the door for those who do not wish to come inside.
They are in need of kindhearted volunteers to help us with the prep and distribution of food during our opening hours. Because of the virus, everyone inside must wear masks at all times, the only exception being when people are seated and eating/drinking. Additionally, everyone must maintain a 6ft distance to comply with social distancing guidelines.
Monday through Friday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: 35 South St, Biddeford, ME 

Email Michael for more information or to get involved!
SMAA Phone Pals 
The goal of the Phone Pal program is to improve the quality of life for older adults
and adults with disabilities. A Phone Pal Volunteer provides homebound older
adults and individuals with disabilities with companionship by regularly calling on
the phone in an effort to decrease feelings of isolation and loneliness.  Calls
generally occur 1-3 times a week based on the volunteer and client preferences
and availability, and these details will be considered when matching volunteers
with clients.  Volunteers are expected to demonstrate active listening skills and
sensitivity toward possible differences in background or views on things such as
religion, sexual orientation, or cultural experiences.

Email the SMAA for more information or to get involved!
First Baptist Church of Portland Food Pantry
The First Baptist Church of Portland food pantry serves hundreds of individuals each month by collaborating with local fresh food sources and distributing to families in need. They welcome all who come to serve our neighbors in the Greater Portland area! FBC is currently looking for volunteers who have a heart for ensuring people have enough food to eat and are available on Wednesdays to organize and distribute food and/or break down and clean up. They are operating a 'no contact' food pantry for the safety of volunteers and patrons. Volunteers would be able to practice social distancing and be safe and healthy.

Wednesdays: 10:30am - 1:30pm 
Location: 360 Canco Road, Portland, ME

Email Sue to volunteer with the FBC Food Pantry!
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program
Brunswick, ME
Hungry neighbors in our community need your help to feed their families! Mid Coast Hunger Prevention has a number of initiatives that work to address food insecurity and volunteers place a vital role in fulfilling their mission by preparing meals, distributing groceries, picking up donated food and a variety of other tasks.
This month, MCHPP could use volunteers to sort food donations in the mornings from 8:30-11:30 Monday through Saturday or prepare lunch from 8:45-1:00.

Contact Heather to learn more about volunteer opportunities with Mid Coast Hunger Prevention!
Volunteering with Preble Street
The mission of Preble Street is to provide accessible barrier-free services to empower people experiencing problems with homelessness, housing, hunger, and poverty, and to advocate for solutions to these problems.
Feed your hungry neighbors! Help serve any of 3 meals a day, 7 days a week at the Preble Street Resource Center Soup Kitchen. Volunteers assist with breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or at the weekly Thursday Food Pantry. 

Email Ali to Volunteer with Preble Street!
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352 Presumpscot St, Portland, ME 04103
Phone: (207) 332-0277
Email: info@garbagetogarden.org


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