Become a Sponsor
We are seeking mission-aligned sponsors to help make the 2025 MEFTI Summit possible. Sponsorship offers a meaningful opportunity to amplify your organization’s visibility and impact among institutional food buyers, nutrition professionals, food producers, policymakers, and food system advocates.
In addition to supporting the Summit, your sponsorship helps sustain year-round efforts to grow Maine’s farm and sea to institution network through education, collaboration, and advocacy.
View our Sponsorship Letter for details on how to support and participate. Your support makes this event possible. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration.
JOIN THE LOCAL FOOD SHOW
Are you a farmer or food producer looking to grow your market?
The Local Food Show is a unique opportunity to connect with 150+ attendees, including institutional buyers, school nutrition professionals, and other advocates of Maine-grown food. Local Food Show Exhibitor spots are limited.
Learn more and apply today to join the Local Food Show!
BECOME A Volunteer
Volunteers play a vital role in making the MEFTI Summit a success. Opportunities may include event setup, registration, guest hospitality, and other day-of support. Your time and energy make a big impact.
Volunteers must be 18 or older. If you're interested in getting involved, please contact Sarah Sims at s.sims@hccame.org.
Make a Donation
If you’re unable to participate directly, consider a monetary donation to support our programming, outreach, and ongoing work building Maine’s local food economy. Learn more
Spread the Word
Help us reach more people by sharing the Summit with your network. Follow us on Facebook, sign up for our newsletter, forward this page to friends, or tell your community about this exciting gathering of Maine’s food producers and champions.
We’re excited to welcome you to this year’s Summit! For questions or more information, please contact us at s.sims@hccame.org.
Together, we are building a stronger, more resilient local food system for Maine.