May 1st, 2020 | Volunteering
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MAY VOLUNTEERING
Warmer weather is on the way!
Greetings, Volunteers!

May is here, and we're excited for warmer weather and long days in the sun! 

We have a number of volunteer opportunities, but we are always looking for more. In light of COVID-19, many organizations can no longer continue with group volunteering. 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,
Growing to Give
Brunswick, ME
Growing to Give was founded in April 2017 by a group of 16 people who came together around the idea of growing organic vegetables using climate-friendly methods, and donating them to local people struggling with food insecurity through food pantries and other food access sites. They have a busy season coming up and need your help more than ever to ensure their fresh, organic veggies get to those who need them most. They currently have volunteer spots on Saturdays for farm work and seed starting. Gratefully, they are able to provide a volunteer opportunity in a beautiful setting where social distancing can be easily practiced!

Volunteers are asked to sign up in advance for two-hour shifts. They are staggering the comings and goings, keeping the work groups to no more than 10 people at a time, maintaining 6 feet or more between people at all times.  For more information please find their COVID-19 precautions outlined on their website.  To sign up for a shift please click here.

Location: 30 East Coxon Road, Brunswick.

Email Cathy at Growing to Give for more information!
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 Wanda to volunteer with the FBC Food Pantry!
Cultivating Community
Volunteer with Cultivating Community at the Boyd St Community Garden! Built in 2009, this is one of 11 community gardens managed by Cultivating Community and the City of Portland. Volunteers will help clean and prepare the gardens and then get planting! 

Boyd St Community Garden
Monday, May 4th, 1:00pm - 4:00pm


Email Rachel to volunteer with Cultivating Community!
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 Anne to Volunteer with Preble Street!


Click here to learn how we're managing COVID-19
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352 Presumpscot St, Portland, ME 04103
Phone: (207) 332-0277
Email: info@garbagetogarden.org


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