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Cafeteria Classroom

Here you can learn more about where your food comes from, how it helps you grow, and where it goes when you're done with it!
  • Join us at home for weekly lessons about growing food, cooking, composting, nutrition and more!
  • Check out these fun food related activities to try at home
  • Learn about Maine's Harvest of the Month and find some recipes and fun facts
  • Meet who is preparing the delicious, local foods each week at Central Kitchen
Community Food Resource Guides 
Compiled and kept up to date by the Cumberland County Food Security Council, these food resource guides offer detailed information on where children and families can access charitable food and summer meal programming. ​
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Food Service 101
Written by PPS Food Service Director, Jane McLucas, this brief synopsis provides critical information about the requirements, logistical challenges, and realities that face the federal nutrition programs in the district. This helpful resource demystifies some of what goes on behind the scenes at Central Kitchen. 

Locker Project Programs in Portland Public Schools
The schools that provide free food through the Locker Project and the corresponding distribution schedule. 

Summer Meals Map
Kids and teens under 18, find your summer meals location!

Food & Nutrition Books for Kids
A collection of well-loved books compiled by a nutrition education specialist. 

Media

  • "Fighting food insecurity in Portland schools," by Cameron O'Brien, News Center Maine, April 29, 2019.
  • "Portland schools help bridge food gap for students," by Kate Irish Collins, The Forecaster, October 9, 2018. 
  • ​​"Portland schools, others working to boost participation in food insecurity programs," by Jim Hanna and Xavier Botana, Portland Press Herald, June 5, 2018. 
  • ​"Portland Public Schools launch new food fund," WGME, December 18, 2018. 
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Food Fuels Learning believes all students have the right to nutritious food that allows them to attain their full potential.
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  • Who We Are
    • Leadership Team
    • Advisory Team
  • PPS Food Fund
  • Farm to School
  • Toolkit
  • Get Involved
    • Action Groups
    • Public Calendar
  • Donate
  • Resources & Media
    • PPS Needs Assessment
    • News & Updates
    • Quarterly & Annual Reports
  • Contact