Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Across the nation people are working to transform food systems. Carceral food systems are no exception. In Maine, the Downeast Restorative Harvest project is breaking ground on a community garden to engage jail and prison residents, members of the recovery community, agriculture educators, and other community members in growing food for the jail’s kitchen and for donation to local food assistance programs. Maine State Prison has developed a robust horticultural training program to provide healthy food and meaningful vocational training for residents. Nationally, groups like Impact Justice are working to expand access to nourishing food in prisons and jails as a fundamental human right. In this panel, Dr. Kourtney Collum led a discussion with Regina Grabrovac, Leslie Soble, and Rebekah Mende about their work and expertise on these and other projects to realize food justice and build community food security in Maine and beyond.
Across the nation people are working to transform food systems. Carceral food systems are no exception. In Maine, the Downeast Restorative Harvest project is breaking ground on a community garden to engage jail and prison residents, members of the recovery community, agriculture educators, and other community members in growing food for the jail’s kitchen and for donation to local food assistance programs. Maine State Prison has developed a robust horticultural training program to provide healthy food and meaningful vocational training for residents. Nationally, groups like Impact Justice are working to expand access to nourishing food in prisons and jails as a fundamental human right. In this panel, Dr. Kourtney Collum led a discussion with Regina Grabrovac, Leslie Soble, and Rebekah Mende about their work and expertise on these and other projects to realize food justice and build community food security in Maine and beyond.
