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Somali Bantu Community Association

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Our farming program, Liberation Farms, is located at 1002 Gardiner Road in Wales.

Our mission is to provide vital transitional services, advocacy, and food production that empowers members of the immigrant community to uphold cultural identity and economic well-being to thrive in their new life here in Maine. During the summer months, you can buy fresh produce, dairy, eggs, cornmeal, and branded merchandise on Wednesday and Thursday from 12pm-6pm from our onsite Suuq/Farm Stand

. You can also purchase our products at the Yarmouth Farmers Market (Thursdays 3-6pm) and Alan Day Community Market (Fridays 4-7pm).

05/29/2026

Last week the growing season officially began at Liberation Farms with the annual Spring Blessing event! A tremendous thank you to all who joined us on the farm to celebrate! We are so honored for the continued support of our many partners, neighbors, and friends and grateful for community members who prepared the delicious food and shared reflections of why the farm is important to them.

Thank you to MEHAF for supporting the event and , , and for tabling and sharing information about their vital work. We’re also incredibly grateful for our volunteer peacekeepers, who maintained a welcoming and safe space for all.

Here’s to a season of abundance!

Photos by John Ochira

05/19/2026

You can still support Liberation Farms, , and this season by donating to the Immigrant Farmer Fund!

In response to federal funding cuts last year, the Immigrant Farmer Fund was launched to help our programs continue providing vital food access to communities across Maine while ensuring immigrant farmers are paid fair wages for the produce they grow.

For Liberation Farms, these funds make it possible to distribute culturally appropriate food through our community partners, including , and . We’re excited to welcome , , and as new food access partners this year.

Link in bio to donate!

Photo by Dennis Welsh

05/13/2026

We’re hiring! 🪏🌽🥕🐐

SBCA is hiring seasonal Summer Youth Leaders and a Youth Consultant to support our Kashekee Youth Program, a culturally-rooted summer experience for Somali Bantu youth ages 6–13. You’ll mentor kids, lead fun hands-on activities like cooking and gardening, and help create a supportive, inclusive space where youth can build confidence and explore new experiences! Application links and more information in bio. If you have any questions, you can reach out to [email protected].

05/11/2026

Due to weather, the Spring Blessing Event is postponed until May 21st.

If you have not registered and would like to attend on the 21st, the registration link is in our bio. For those who have registered and are able to attend on the 21st, you’re all set!

We hope to celebrate with you next week! 🌱🌷

04/01/2026

It’s the International Year of the Woman Farmer! 🌱✨ Here are some photos of the amazing women that make Liberation Farms possible. Your wisdom, knowledge, and strength nourish not only the land, but our entire community.

And thank you for hosting Ag Day at the State House last week!

02/11/2026

Our partners at UMaine are hiring a position that will work directly with our Kashekee Youth Development program! 🐛 Check it out: https://fa-ewca-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/job/2346

12/02/2025

It’s ! 💚

Support the Somali Bantu Community Association to help us continue building opportunities for our community through Liberation Farms, Client Navigation Services, Kashekee Youth Programs, and Land Access. Learn more about our work through our Fall Updates Newsletter linked in our bio.

Every donation makes a meaningful impact. Link in bio to give!

09/05/2025

It’s been a busy summer at Liberation Farms and we aren’t slowing down yet!

We are grateful for the land, the sunshine and the amazing supportive farming community and local food lovers in Maine!

07/25/2025

Liberation Farms producers are ! Despite federal funding cuts, our farmers are growing culturally important crops to share with low-income communities in collaboration with . You can support Maine farmers AND food access at farm2neighbormaine.org.
And stop by the farm this Sunday, 11am-2pm for Open Farm Day to learn more!

07/24/2025

Join us at Liberation Farms this Sunday July 27th for Open Farm Day!

1002 Gardiner Road, Wales

🌱11:00 am - 2:00 pm

☀️Learn more about SBCA farm based programming through self guided tours and meeting staff and farmers

🥒Shop for fresh produce in our suuq/farmstand

🍠 Relax in the shade covered pavilion and sample Somali snacks

🐐Meet the goat herd!!

🍅Check out the veggie fields!

🌻Enjoy a beautiful day on the farm!!!

Address

222 Pine Street
Lewiston, ME
04240

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12077845556

Website

http://www.somalibantumaine.org/

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