2025 Goals
Our north star is permanently eliminating childhood food insecurity in Maine. As much as possible, we seek to align our work with broader anti-hunger efforts in the state and beyond, most notably Maine’s Roadmap for Ending Hunger by 2030 (which specifically includes maximizing existing nutrition programs as a key strategy). This year we will be focusing on developing a strategy for out-of-school time programs such as Afterschool and Summer Meals, and assisting in the development of resources for child nutrition programs as they begin to transition to new school nutrition guidelines.
Fundraising events/Opportunities
Full Plates welcomes involvement from the business community as sponsors for our community events. During the 2024-2025 school year we will be hosting community suppers throughout the state to bring together school communities to learn more about school nutrition programs. For more information, please contact Keirstin Read at kread@fullplates.org.
Giving Opportunities
There are many fun and creative ways to support Full Plates Full Potential and Maine kids. From a lemonade stand to hosting an event, businesses can get involved to help end childhood food insecurity in Maine! We have an array of opportunities ranging from our annual appeal and sponsored grant making, to percent of sales donations or one-time contributions. To learn more, please contact Keirstin Read at kread@fullplates.org.
Volunteer Opportunities
Full Plates welcomes the opportunity to conduct Lunch & Learn style events at businesses throughout the state. As a small nonprofit with a statewide impact, we can always use extra hands on deck during our annual appeal season, and offer annual appeal mailing assistance as a volunteer opportunity. Additionally, we welcome donations of goods and services for our events. For more information, please contact Keirstin Read at kread@fullplates.org.
For those looking for ways to become more directly involved with anti-hunger work in their communities, please visit www.fullplates.org/other-ways-to-give to connect with direct service organizations in your area.