Gather to Grow is a center for community food resilience.
We bring people together to collectively imagine and build a just food system and thriving community. We envision a world where everyone has access to good food, a sense of belonging, and opportunities to flourish.
Through programs, initiatives, and systems change work, we make fresh, culturally preferred food accessible, foster opportunities to learn and lead, and create lasting community transformation. We’re building a more resilient Lewiston-Auburn—one garden, one meal, one connection at a time.
Our Programs and Services
Food Pantry
Everyone is welcome at our grocery style food pantry. Open Tuesdays 1pm-6pm and Fridays 9am-12pm.
Community Gardens
Grow your own food and connect with neighbors at one of our ten urban community gardens in Lewiston or Auburn.
Youth Engagement
Learn about cooking, gardening, and team building, all while connecting to our local food system and community.
School Partnerships
Leadership and direct support that nurtures gardens, cooking clubs, and hands-on learning in our local elementary schools.
Orchards & Green Spaces
Educational gardens and an orchard where young and old can learn together and enjoy the fruits of their labor.
Community Meals
Join us for one of our community meals where we break bread together and celebrate cultural foods.
Systems Change
We employ a range of strategies to create lasting, positive community change, including support and coordination of community collaborations that strengthen our local food system and help revitalize our cities.
We work in partnership with neighbors, organizations, and policymakers to transform access, equity, and opportunity in Lewiston-Auburn.
Testimonials
Testimonials
“Say somebody raises broccoli and they have a whole field of it, this picture they’d think nothing of it. But for me that was my first broccoli I’ve ever grown. To me it was a masterpiece.”
Testimonials
“I think this program gave me my voice back and made me more confident again.”
Testimonials
Testimonials
“The garden provides a space to explore and look at the world in a different way outside of the classroom.”
Testimonials
“Gather to Grow is the light for so many.”
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