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Allyship with New Americans 

Partnering with Liberation Farms, a Somali Bantu Community Farming Program

We believe that creating access to the means of food production is the most effective strategy to empower people experiencing food insecurity. In solidarity with the Somali Bantu Community Association (SBCA), CCFSC submitted a proposal to USDA Community Food Projects in their name with CCFSC as sub-awardee. This four-year, $400,000 grant was awarded with the project beginning in September 20l6. Through this initiative, CCFSC is supporting the Bantu community’s expressed desire to return to farming, as well as building the SBCA’s organizational and leadership capacity.

Learn more about Liberation Farms in the slideshow below and on their website. 
Want to support the Community Farming Program? Donate here.
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PO Box 1399
Portland, ME 04104
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  • Home
  • About
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
  • Our Work
    • Local Food Access >
      • Gleaning
      • Closing the Hunger Gap with Local Food
      • Growing Food Connections
      • Feeding the 5000
    • Child Nutrition
    • Racial & Economic Justice
    • Food Policy >
      • End Hunger in Maine by 2030
      • 2021 Food Policy Forum
      • 2019 Food Policy Forum
      • 2017 Food Policy Forum
      • 2016 Food System Summit
    • Maine Food Convergence
  • Give
  • Get Involved
    • Jobs and Internships
    • Volunteer
  • Resources
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information
    • Food Resource Guides
    • Food Pantries
    • Meeting Minutes & Agendas
    • Historical Documents
  • Stay Connected
    • Contact
    • Public Calendar