Find free food, pantries, soup kitchens, SNAP application help, and nutrition programs across Maine. No one should go hungry. These resources are free and available to everyone.
No one should go hungry in Maine. Over 500 food pantries, soup kitchens, and meal sites serve every county in the state, and most do not require ID or proof of income. Call 211 to find the nearest food resource, or visit the Good Shepherd Food Bank Food Map to search by location. You can also apply for SNAP benefits (food stamps) at mymaineconnection.gov. All K-12 students in Maine eat free at school regardless of family income. See our complete guide to getting emergency food in Maine.
Preble Street
Serves hot meals daily, no questions asked. One of the largest meal programs in Maine. Clothing closet, case management, and on-site healthcare also available.
Wayside Food Programs
Fights hunger through community meals at partner sites and mobile food pantries that deliver groceries to underserved neighborhoods across Southern Maine. Volunteer-driven model serving hundreds of free meals weekly.
Good Shepherd Food Bank
Maine's largest hunger-relief organization, distributing food to 600+ partner agencies statewide. Use their online Food Map at gsfb.org to find a pantry near you. Also offers Cooking Matters nutrition education classes.
The Salvation Army
Food pantry providing groceries to Portland-area residents by appointment. Client-choice model lets you select your own food, including fresh proteins and culturally appropriate options. Case management and clothing vouchers also available.
Kaydenz Kitchen Food Pantry
Grassroots community meal and food pantry program serving free hot meals and groceries in the Lewiston-Auburn area. Volunteer-run with a focus on providing warm, nourishing food to anyone in need.
Good Shepherd Food Bank Network
Community food pantry serving Bangor residents. Fresh produce, dairy, meat, and pantry staples available weekly. No income verification required.
Trinity Jubilee Center
Free hot lunch served Monday-Saturday, food pantry on Wednesdays, day shelter, resource center with free medical clinic, and refugee integration program. Serves 1,000+ clients weekly in the Lewiston-Auburn area.
Augusta Food Bank
Food distribution for Augusta and Manchester residents by appointment, plus a free Thursday surplus distribution open to anyone. KidsPak program feeds 350+ school children monthly. Home delivery for homebound individuals.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Free hot meals served Monday through Friday. No questions asked, no ID required. Clothing also available on Fridays. One of Portland's longest-running meal programs.
South Portland Food Cupboard
Free food pantry serving South Portland, Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, and surrounding communities. Open multiple days per week with no eligibility requirements.
Hope Haven Gospel Mission
Emergency shelter and free daily meals for anyone in need. God's Kitchen serves breakfast and dinner 365 days a year, plus a food pantry and clothing closet.
The Salvation Army
Free food pantry open four days a week, Saturday soup kitchen, and Tuesday mobile feeding in Kennedy Park. Also provides seasonal assistance programs.