AuburnSchool Department

Welcome to the School-Based Food Hub!

The School-Based Food Hub is an innovative initiative bringing together Auburn, Lewiston, and Lisbon school districts to connect local farms with school cafeterias. Our mission is to increase the sourcing, processing, and integration of Maine-grown foods into school meals, fostering healthier students, stronger community partnerships, and a more sustainable local food system. This project is funded using U.S. Department of Agriculture grant funds  

We are proud to be one of seven projects in Maine selected for the USDA’s School Food System Innovation Grant. This initiative focuses on establishing a regional food hub in the Lewiston-Auburn-Lisbon area, connecting local farms to schools and improving access to fresh, Maine-grown foods in student meals.

Together, we’re transforming school food systems while supporting our local agricultural community.

"Stay tuned—this is just the beginning! We’re in the early stages of building the School-Based Food Hub, with exciting updates and progress to come." 

- Chris, Alisa, Allison & Lilly.

If you have any questions about our project or if you're a farmer interested in adopting a school and building a lasting partnership, we’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to our Grant Project Manager, Lilly Gardiner, at [email protected]. 

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment. In alignment with USDA guidelines, we proudly support equal opportunities for all individuals as a provider, employer, and lender.