Maine Needs 5K
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Maine Needs - A Community Walk & Race
Maine Needs - A Community Walk & Race is a community event held in Portland at Payson Park and along Back Cove. The event is presented by Maine Beer Company and brings together students, families, local businesses and community members for a morning of walking, running and fundraising.
The program includes multiple distances:
- 5K run
- 3.5 mile run
- 3.5 mile walk
The event offers on-site community features such as booths from local non-profits and sponsors, face painting for children, a DJ, Maine Needs merchandise for sale, coffee and snacks. There are also virtual participation options and fundraising entry categories.
All proceeds support Maine Needs, an organization that provides basic material goods for individuals and families across Maine. The group reports receiving more than 1,000 requests each week from caseworkers, teachers, nurses and outreach teams for essentials such as sneakers, boots, clothing, outdoor gear, socks, underwear, diapers, bedding, towels, kitchen basics, baby gear, tents, sleeping bags, soap, deodorant and cleaning products. Those items are distributed to people and families throughout the state.
The event notes the work of thousands of volunteers and hundreds of partner providers and organizations that support Maine Needs mission. The location is listed as Payson Park and Back Cove, 755 Baxter Blvd, Portland, ME 04101. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
