Wayside Food Programs

Organization Overview

Wayside Food Programs is located in Portland, ME. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (K34) the organization is classified as: Congregate Meals, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wayside Food Programs employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wayside Food Programs is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Wayside Food Programs generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $927.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE FOOD TO THE POOR AND HUNGRY OF THE GREATER PORTLAND AREA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE COMMUNITY MEALS PROGRAM HELPS PEOPLE ACCESS NUTRITIOUS MEALS IN THEIR OWN NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH CHURCHES AND COMMUNITY CENTERS, REACHING RESIDENTS OF GREATER PORTLAND UNSERVED BY EXISTING RESOURCES. NEIGHBORHOOD SETTINGS ARE FAMILIAR AND REDUCE THE STIGMA OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH ASKING FOR HELP. WAYSIDE PREPARES MEALS AT A CENTRAL KITCHEN, SHARED WITH PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE MEALS IMPROVE CURRENT CONDITIONS BY SUPPORTING HEALTHY EATING HABITS AND REDUCING FOOD INSECURITY. OVER TIME, THESE PROGRAMS DECREASE RISKS FOR CHRONIC DISEASES AND REDUCE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF CONDITIONS LIKE OBESITY, DIABETES, AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE UPON THE COMMUNITY.WAYSIDE'S FOOD RESCUE PROGRAM PROVIDES FOOD TO PANTRIES, SOUP KITCHENS, AND SERVICE AGENCIES IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY. IN 2021, FOOD RESCUE DISTRIBUTED APPROXIMATELY 2,202,500 LBS OF FOOD THROUGH PARTNER AGENCIES. WAYSIDE'S COMMUNITY GARDEN PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH A PORTLAND HOUSING AUTHORITY SITE FOR LOW-INCOME SENIORS & DISABLED ADULTS TO FACILITATE GARDEN WORKSHOPS AND BUILT GARDEN BEDS, A COMPOST BIN, AND A COLD FRAME. A LAWN DONATED BY A SOUTH PORTLAND HOMEOWNER BECAME A VEGETABLE GARDEN FOR THE COMMUNITY MEALS AND MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES.THE CUPBOARD COLLECTIVE LAKES REGION FOOD TRANSPORTATION SERVICE WAS DESIGNED TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY OF HEALTHY FOOD IN COMMUNITIES OUTSIDE GREATER PORTLAND. WAYSIDE MAKES BIMONTHLY DELIVERIES OF RESCUED FOOD, T.E.F.A.P. FOOD & FOOD FROM GOOD SHEPHERD FOOD BANK TO PANTRIES IN BRIDGTON, NAPLES AND CASCO.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mary Zwolinski
Executive Director
$66,250
John S Leeming
President
$0
Donald Quaid
Vice President
$0
Robert J Ayotte
Treasurer
$0
David Hamilton
Secretary
$0
Emily Iw Kain
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$14,113
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $65,860
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$825,192
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$905,165
Total Program Service Revenue$259,017
Investment income $249
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $6,684
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $990
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,173,627

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Wayside Food Programs has recieved totaling $6,800.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Saco & Biddeford Savings Charitable Foundation

Saco, ME

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$6,800
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