Meal kits are officially “sold” out! Be sure to join us on Facebook September 15th and 16th to cook live with the chefs.
Unable to come pick up a meal kit? Missed your chance to reserve one? We have the recipes ready to go so you can cook them at home any time.
Register for a meal kit online (*while supplies last) by September 10th. All meal kits are free of charge and include recipes and ingredients for carrot salsa and coconut curry. Each recipe yields 4 servings. Learn more about the participating chefs/restaurants!
Wait, there’s more! Meal kits also contain heavily discounted tickets to the Children’s Museum & Theatre.
Pick up your meal kit at Wayside (135 Walton St. Portland) on September 13th any time between 2 and 6 pm. You’ll be able to meet the chefs at Wayside and sample some of their delicious food! The Children’s Museum & Theatre will also be at pickup with some fun games and entertainment for youth.
*When picking up your box at Wayside, please wear a mask if you are not fully vaccinated. Masks & hand sanitizer will be provided if needed.
Join participating restaurants on Facebook Live September 15th and September 16th from 6-7 pm to cook your meals.
9/15 | 6pm: Carrot Salsa with the Empandada Club.
The Empanada Club will be teaching us about the salsa that can bring any dish to perfection. Link to watch via Facebook. The cooking show will also be on Channel 5.
9/16| 6pm: Coconut Curry with Yardie Ting
Ever wonder what makes all of Yardie Ting’s meals so delicious? Learn from the expert and chef herself with a classic dish. Link to watch via Facebook. The cooking show will also be on Channel 5.
We are portland
The Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) first celebrated Welcoming Week in 2019 with its event called We Are Portland, a “dance mile” in which members of the community dance through the streets of downtown Portland to music from all around the world. Afterward, participants and community members assembled in Lincoln Park for more music, food, and community tabling. Due to the pandemic, this version of We Are Portland has been put on hold.
We are excited to hold the second year of Recipes For Welcoming with Wayside Food Programs. Join in on the celebration!
Questions? Concerns? Email oeo@portlandmaine.gov and we’ll get back to you.
