SOLIDARITY, NOT CHARITY
Founded in 2002, we believe that in the richest country in the world, no one should have to choose between food and medicine
Food AND Medicine has over 500 annual members, primarily in Maine. We are a diverse coalition of union members, workers and farmers; low-income community members; members of most faith and political beliefs; seniors, students and people of different abilities. We are all connected by a belief that nobody should have to choose between food, medicine and other basic necessities.
Food Justice
We organize a newt work of 40+ Collective Gardens to facilitate a space where people can grow their own food and provide for their neighbors, in a way that builds long-term relationships
Worker Rights
We are proud union members who are a part of Maine’s and the larger labor movement. We strongly support workers unionizing and collective bargaining. Fam is the Maine chapter of national Jobs With Justice
Housing
Our newest program designed to address Maine’s housing crisis. Join the Housing Action Team to fight the current housing crisis. Housing is a human right, not a means to get rich
Civic Engagement
We know that an important factor in making lasting change is voting and connecting our community directly with our elected officials.
Jobs with Justice chapter
Jobs With Justice believes that all workers should have collective bargaining rights, employment security and a decent standard of living within an economy that works for everyone. We bring together labor, community, student, and faith voices at the national and local levels to win improvements in people’s lives and shape the public discourse on workers’ rights and the economy.