The Root Cellar
Local: Portland & Lewiston, Maine
The Root Cellar was established in 1984 in a dirt floor church basement in Portland, Maine. Recognizing the need for a place where teens could come as an alternative to the streets, and in some cases their homes. Christian volunteers provided a positive place where the area youth could drop in for food, games and friendship. Over the next decade, programs for kids and adults began to take shape as The Root Cellar became an independent non profit organization supported by volunteers from multiple area churches and denominations The Root Cellar Offers a wide rang of programs from dental services to providing medical care.
Maine Resiliency Center
Local: Lewiston, Maine
The Maine Resiliency Center was established in the wake of the mass casualty event in Lewiston on October 25, 2023. The center offers a safe space for connection, support, and resources to the community. Services available include one-on-one support and advocacy, group options for those impacted by the tragedy, wellness activities, and education and training to the community around coping with trauma, grief, and other identified community needs. Access to resource coordination is available during walk-in hours and by appointment.
Veggies to Table
Local: Newcastle, Maine
Veggies to Table is the result of a dream and idea based on the unfortunate reality of hunger prevalent in Maine today and wanting to provide all local folks access to food justice. Veggies to Table was founded to bring healthy nutrient dense product to the tables of hungry community members, a deep-rooted need not being fully met by other local initiatives. They are committed to bringing normalcy and dignity to individuals and families who have lost control over that most basic of choices and decisions—what to eat.
