Upcoming events.
Plates of Plenty, A Benefit Auction for MCHPP
Tickets available beginning May 6th. Please join us for Plates of Plenty, a Benefit Auction for MCHPP on Thursday, June 20th at Maine Maritime Museum in Bath. Proceeds from the event support MCHPP’s work to ensure access to plentiful food for all members of our community.
Community Night
At this event, 5% of sales made from 5-9pm will be donated to MCHPP.
A Note From the Host:
At BYH we are committed to the community. We are the craft brewery where people and organizations throughout Maine can gather to play music, and hold events, meetings, and celebrations. We are constantly looking for ways to to be apart and give back to the communities of Maine that helped build us, whether it be through business collaborations, ongoing initiatives, or our ever popular “Community Nights”. These Community Nights give space to local orginizations to help raise funds at our restaurants, with a percentage of that nights sales gong directly to the organization. Since the initiative’s start, we have helped raised over $50,000 dollars for many organizations throughout Maine.
Story Sharing Supper by Community Plate
Join Community Plate, together with Merrymeeting Food Council, Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program, and Maine Coast Fishermen's Association, at Elks Lodge #2043 in Brunswick for a Story Sharing Potluck Supper — a special evening of connection through the sharing of food, stories, and recipes. Our theme for the evening is “By Land & By Sea.”
The event is free, but reservations are required. Register here on Eventbrite!
Brews for a Cause
Flight Deck Brewing will donate 20% of beer and pizza sales to MCHPP from 4-9pm on Wednesday, March 20th.
Spring Fever CSA Raffle
What better way to celebrate the First Day of Spring than with a chance to win a gift card or CSA to one of your favorite local farms?
Make a gift to MCHPP and for your chance to win:
A gift card valued at $150 to Merriman Gardens to purchase seasonal produce at their roadside farm stand in Brunswick
16 weeks of seasonal produce from Harvest Tide Organics via their 2024 Summer Veggie Share ($480 value)
4 beautiful bouquets from Mare Brook Farm via their Monthly CSA ($120 value)
A gift card to East of Eden Flower Farm to purchase beautiful blooms at their Bowdoinham farm stand.
Contest rules: Participants are limited to Maine residents ages 18 and up. If you would like to request up to 1 free entry, please contact development@mchpp.org for more details.
West African Culinary Workshop
Experience the richness of West African cuisine with Chef Jordan Benissan of Mé Lon Togo restaurant (Rockland, ME). An evening of food, culture, and community awaits!
MLK Community Supper by Brunswick's Democratic Town Committee
The Brunswick Democratic Town Committee will again host a Community Supper on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (1/15/24) with proceeds benefitting MCHPP!
Sandy Holland, formerly of Union Street Bakery, will prepare a to-go meal of salad, lasagna (protein or vegetarian), and carrot cake. Dinners are $35 per person and will be picked up at 40 Union Street from 5-6:30pm on Monday, January 15th. You must purchase your meal in advance here. Orders may be placed until 1/13/23 or until the event is sold out.
Retirement Celebration for Karen Parker
We will gather at the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center (675 Old Portland Rd, Brunswick, ME 04011) on Wednesday, December 13th from 3:30-5:30pm to celebrate the retirement of MCHPP’s longtime Executive Director, Karen Parker. Sweet treats and seasonal beverages will be offered.
Drop-in for a quick hello, or stay the whole time and mingle! Remarks will be made by MCHPP Board Chair, Megan Hart at 4:15pm.
Questions? Contact Alyssa Schoppee at development@mchpp.org or (207)725-2716 x306.
MCHPP Fall Mixer
Meet some of our team members, learn more about our impact, and find out how you can be a part of this work. Refreshments provided!
Maine Marathon- Run for MCHPP
Run the Maine Marathon, Half Marathon, or Relay for MCHPP and receive a discount on your registration while supporting our work to ensure everyone in our community has access to the healthy food they need to thrive.
September 'Hunger Action Month' Partnerships
During the entire month of September, our friends at Wild Oats Bakery & Café and Flight Deck Brewing are giving you the opportunity to support MCHPP in honor of national Hunger Action Month.
At Flight Deck, proceeds from their September specialty pizza will benefit MCHPP. Know you’re supporting positive change while enjoying a delicious pizza!
At Wild Oats, a portion of all soups purchased during the month of September will be donated to MCHPP. Kick off soup season and make a ‘souper’ difference at the same time!
Discussion Panel: Healthy Systems, Nourished People
In honor of MCHPP’s 40th anniversary we are excited to host this upcoming panel regarding food security and its relationship to our local food system: where we are, what we envision, and ways in which we might get there. Register here.
BTLT's Taking Root Plant Sale
Each year the volunteer-run Tom Settlemire Community Garden helps produce thousands of pounds of organic produce for MCHPP. This effort is funded by BTLT's annual Taking Root Plant Sale.
'Catch up with Karen' (MCHPP Volunteers Only, Please)
MCHPP volunteers can ‘Catch up with Karen’ at one of four conversation sessions held throughout May. She’ll honor 40 years of MCHPP, talk about our current work, answer questions, and more.
National Association of Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
The National Association of Letter Carriers’ 31st Annual "Stamp Out Hunger" Food Drive is on May 13th! To donate, just place a box or bag of non-perishable food next to your mailbox before your letter carrier delivers mail. Carriers will collect and deliver all donations an area food bank or pantry, where it will be available for those in need.
BTLT & CREA Earth Day Clean Up!
Earth Day Clean Up hosted by Brunswick Topsham Land Trust and Cathance River Education Alliance on Saturday, April 22nd. Learn more and register.
Youth Hunger Panel: An MCHPP Food Security Discussion Series Event
This event is free and open to all. Read more and register to receive the viewing link. We hope you'll join us for an educational evening about the current state of youth hunger in Maine.
2023 Mare Brook Farm Flower Raffle
We are excited to partner with our friends Ryan and Courtney of Mare Brook Farm in Brunswick to offer you a chance to WIN some of their beautiful blooms for yourself or a loved one to enjoy in the coming months. March 15th through April 5th, for each raffle ticket purchased you'll receive one entry to win the corresponding prize. Click here to visit the raffle webpage.