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Preble Street Food Programs
Food Security Hub: confirm pantry access: 75 Darling Avenue, South Portland, ME
Prepared meals and grocery support through Preble Street’s food programs. Meal distribution and pantry food boxes have different locations and access arrangements.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Listed meal distribution: daily, 12:30–2 p.m., at 28 Cotton Street, Portland. Confirm current details before traveling.
- Who this helps
- Ask Preble Street which meal or pantry option fits your situation. If you already work with a caseworker, ask whether they can arrange a food box through the pantry.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Wayside Food Programs
135 Walton St, Portland, ME 04103
Community meals and mobile food pantries at partner sites. Contact Wayside for locations and schedules.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Varies by site, call or visit waysidemaine.org
- Who this helps
- Eligibility and service areas vary by program; check the schedule or call before going. Some meal locations are for residents only; check each site's access notes. Requirements vary by service; CSFP is limited to eligible adults age 60+ in Cumberland, Oxford, or York counties. Mobile food pantries specifically target neighborhoods where residents face barriers to other food resources due to transportation or mobility challenges.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Good Shepherd Food Bank
Statewide support
Find a local pantry through the Food Map. The Auburn warehouse is not a walk-in pantry.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Food pickup hours vary by partner program. Check your selected pantry or meal site.
- Who this helps
- Each partner program has its own service area and intake arrangements. Contact the pantry or meal program you choose to ask whether it serves your household.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Sallie's Choice Food Pantry
297 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101
Client-choice food pantry; call to schedule an appointment and confirm who it serves. Client-choice model lets you select your own food, including fresh proteins and culturally appropriate options. Case management and clothing vouchers also available.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon, Wed and Fri, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM; call (207) 774-4172 to make an appointment.
- Who this helps
- Call to confirm the current service area. Clients can access the food pantry once per month. You must call ahead to schedule an appointment.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Kaydenz Kitchen Food Pantry
130 East Ave, Lewiston, ME 04240
Details not fully confirmed
Kaydenz Kitchen operates a food pantry in Lewiston.
Listed hours
- Listed hours
- Check Facebook page for current schedule
Confirm details with the organization.
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Bangor Area Food Pantry
241 Union St, Bangor, ME 04401
Details not fully confirmed
Food pantry listed in Bangor.
Listed hours
- Listed hours
- Call to confirm current hours.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Trinity Jubilee Center
123 Bates Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
The Soup Kitchen prepares lunches Monday-Friday. The Center also operates a Wednesday Food Pantry, Day Shelter, Free Clinic, Employment Navigation Services, and Resource Center. The Center says its programs serve more than 4,000 people each year.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Soup Kitchen: lunches prepared Monday-Friday; Day Shelter: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-3:00 PM; Food Pantry: Wednesday 7:45-10:45 AM; Free Clinic: Wednesday 8:30-10:30 AM.
- Who this helps
- The Food Pantry welcomes anyone in need; the Free Clinic serves uninsured adults in Androscoggin County. The Soup Kitchen prepares lunches Monday-Friday and distributes meals through partners. The food pantry serves patrons weekly. The Day Shelter is open Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-3:00 PM. Check each program's page for its eligibility and intake steps.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Augusta Food Bank
161 Mt Vernon Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
Food distribution for Augusta and Manchester residents by appointment, plus a free Thursday surplus distribution open to anyone. The KidsPak program distributes an average of 350 packs each month to Augusta and Maranacook area school-aged children. Home delivery for homebound individuals.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Appointment calls: Mon-Wed 8:30-11:30 AM; appointments: Mon-Wed 12:00-3:00 PM; Free Food Thursday: 8:00-10:00 AM (may close early if food runs out).
- Who this helps
- Monday-Wednesday service is limited to residents of Augusta and Manchester by appointment. Thursday surplus distribution is open to anyone regardless of where you live. No appointment needed.
Confirm details with the organization.
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St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen
307 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
Hot lunch is served Monday-Friday from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Clothing also available on Fridays. The volunteer-run nonprofit says it has served Portland since 1972.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 11:00am-12:30pm; clothing Fridays
- Who this helps
- The kitchen serves homeless and economically disadvantaged Greater Portland residents.
Confirm details with the organization.
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South Portland Food Cupboard
405 Western Ave, Suite 17, South Portland, ME 04106
Food pantry serving South Portland, Portland, Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, and nearby communities. Distribution is available Tuesday, Thursday, and the first Wednesday of each month; eligibility and paperwork vary by distribution.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue 9:30am-11:30am; Thu 8:30am-11:00am; 1st Wed 5:00pm-6:30pm
- Who this helps
- Eligibility depends on the distribution. First-time recipients complete registration forms, and some distributions require meeting the posted TEFAP income limit.
Confirm details with the organization.
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The New Hope Haven Gospel Mission
209 Lincoln Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
Provides food and shelter in the Lewiston-Auburn region; call first for current details. Provides daily meals and a food pantry.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Meals: daily breakfast 7:30–8:30 AM and lunch 11:45 AM–12:30 PM; dinner Monday–Saturday 4:30–5:30 PM and Sunday 3:30–4:30 PM. Pantry: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 AM–noon. Intake: Monday–Friday 11 AM–2:30 PM; call first.
- Who this helps
- Call first to ask about current meal and shelter intake requirements.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Salvation Army Lewiston/Auburn
67 Park Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
Food pantry Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:30 AM-1 PM, with a Saturday soup kitchen at 4 PM.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Pantry: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:30 AM-1 PM. Saturday soup kitchen: 4 PM.
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone in need. Call (207) 783-0801 to ask what documents are needed for meals.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Salvation Army Bangor Corps
65 South Park St, Bangor, ME 04401
The Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen serves hot meals Monday through Friday. The food pantry distributes groceries.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Soup Kitchen: Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-1 PM. Pantry: Call (207) 941-2990 to confirm current hours.
- Who this helps
- Call (207) 941-2990 to confirm meal access requirements. Pantry serves Greater Bangor communities.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Bangor Region YMCA Food Pantry
17 Second St, Bangor, ME 04401
The Hannaford-sponsored pantry is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Free food is available to anyone. Anyone experiencing food insecurity is welcome to use the pantry.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue 6-8am, Thu 6-7:30pm, Sat 12-2:30pm
- Who this helps
- Anyone experiencing food insecurity is welcome to use the pantry.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Bread of Life Soup Kitchen
157 Water Street, Augusta, ME 04330
Free hot breakfast and lunch served Monday-Friday. Serves 100-150 meals daily to anyone in need.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri: Breakfast 8:30-9:30am, Lunch 11am-12:30pm
- Who this helps
- All are welcome; shirts and shoes are required.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Salvation Army Capital Region
36 Eastern Avenue, Augusta, ME 04330
Food pantry open four days a week. Also offers emergency assistance with electric utilities, heating fuel and housing costs; call for details.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9am-12pm and 1-2:30pm
- Who this helps
- The food pantry is open to the public during office hours; call about eligibility for financial assistance.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Biddeford Food Pantry
162 Elm St, Biddeford, ME 04005
Free food pantry providing fresh and shelf-stable food, paper goods, diapers, and pet food. No proof of residency or income required. Anyone in need is welcome.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue-Thu 9am-11am
- Who this helps
- Anyone in need. No ID, proof of residency, or income verification required.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Bon Appetit Community Meal Program
19 Crescent St, Biddeford, ME 04005
Free meal service is listed Monday through Friday, 4:30-5:30 p.m. The meal is open to the public.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 4:30-5:30pm
- Who this helps
- The meal is open to the public.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Saco Food Pantry
67 Ocean Park Rd, Saco, ME 04072
Food pantry serving Saco residents. Open weekday mornings with an additional evening session the first Tuesday of each month.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 9:00-10:30 AM; first Tuesday of the month 5:00-6:30 PM; closed weekends, holidays, and days school is closed or delayed for inclement weather.
- Who this helps
- Saco residents. Must bring proof of residency (utility bill, lease).
Confirm details with the organization.
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Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
137 Downeast Hwy, Ellsworth, ME 04605
New clients should complete the pantry’s intake forms. The pantry offers client-choice shopping. Hancock County residents may shop once a week. There is never a charge.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon & Fri 9:30am-12:30pm, Wed 9:30am-12:30pm & 4-6:30pm
- Who this helps
- Hancock County residents may shop once a week. New clients should complete the pantry’s intake forms.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Manna Ministries
95 Center Street, Bangor, ME 04401
Details not fully confirmed
Manna serves a weekday meal at its 95 Center Street location in Bangor.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Meal: Mon-Fri at 4:00 PM; call to confirm pantry hours
- Who this helps
- Call to confirm current meal access.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Bangor Food Pantry
28 High Street, Bangor, ME 04401
Details not fully confirmed
The Bangor Food Pantry has served Bangor residents since 1975. Housed at Hammond Street Congregational Church, the pantry distributes food Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to noon.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM; closed on certain holidays and when Bangor schools close for inclement weather.
- Who this helps
- Serves Bangor residents only. ID is required; case managers must show proof that clients are Bangor residents.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Everybody Eats Community Meal
134 State Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Free weekly community meal served every Monday at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church. Dine in or take a meal home. All are welcome.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mondays 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Who this helps
- No eligibility requirements. All community members are welcome regardless of income or residency.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Healthy Food for All
77 Beechland Rd, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Coordinates food security programs across Hancock and Washington counties including farm gleaning, farmers market access for low-income families, and the Hancock County Food Security Network. Since 2013, the Downeast Gleaning Initiative has collected and redistributed over 474,000 pounds of food.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call to confirm current hours.
- Who this helps
- Healthy Acadia’s food programs serve people across Hancock and Washington counties; eligibility varies by program. Farmers' market incentive programs may require SNAP/EBT enrollment.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Emmaus Center Food Pantry
51 Main St, Ellsworth, ME 04605
The food pantry is open Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. Food items from Hannaford and Shaw's are offered Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30-10:00 AM. The pantry is at Emmaus Homeless Shelter, 51 Main Street, Ellsworth.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. Hannaford and Shaw's food items: Tue and Thu 8:30-10:00 AM.
- Who this helps
- Emmaus lists the pantry as a community service; call to ask about eligibility.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine WIC Program
Statewide support
Food benefits, nutrition guidance and breastfeeding support for eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children under five. Start with your local WIC clinic.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Appointment times vary by local clinic. Call the office serving your county.
- Who this helps
- WIC serves eligible Maine residents during pregnancy and after birth, infants, and children younger than five. Parents and guardians can apply for children in their care. MaineCare, SNAP or TANF can establish income eligibility; WIC still checks the other program requirements.
Confirm details with the organization.
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MaineHealth Food Pantry
950 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102
MaineHealth Food Pantry - Portland is on the MaineHealth Portland Campus at 950 Congress St and provides healthy food at no cost to community members. No appointment is needed. Free parking at St. John Street entrance.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Thursdays 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone experiencing food insecurity. You do not need to be a MaineHealth patient.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Gather to Grow
208 Bates St, Lewiston, ME 04240
Formerly St. Mary's Nutrition Center. Operates a food pantry, hosts community meals, and supports community gardens, youth engagement, and school-based garden and cooking programs in Lewiston-Auburn. The pantry offers language support in several languages and can arrange translators for others. The organization says it moves more than 10,000 pounds of food through its building each week.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Thu 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone experiencing food insecurity in the Lewiston-Auburn area. No ID or income verification required.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Machias Area Food Pantry
43 Kennebec Road, Machias, ME 04654
In-house shopping food pantry open twice a week. Caregivers or proxies may pick up a prepacked bag for someone unable to shop.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon 1:00–6:00 PM, Wed 9:30 AM–1:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Residents within the Machias area catchment.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Irene Chadbourne Ecumenical Food Pantry
513 Main Street, Calais, ME 04619
Food pantry serving the Calais area with emergency food assistance three days a week. Connected to emergency shelter services.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon 3–5 PM, Thu 10 AM–12 PM, Fri 1–3 PM
- Who this helps
- At TEFAP pantries, clients self-attest to Maine's current TEFAP eligibility criteria.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Eastport Labor of Love Food Pantry
137 County Road, Eastport, ME 04631
Food pantry for the greater Eastport area. Also provides emergency heating fuel assistance.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Fri 2:00-5:30 PM; emergency food bags by phone as needed
- Who this helps
- Greater Eastport area residents.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine Seacoast Mission Food Pantry
6 Weald Bethel Lane, Cherryfield, ME 04622
Groceries from the Cherryfield food pantry and food support through participating EdGE schools in western Washington County.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tuesday–Friday, 9 AM–3 PM. Confirm before traveling.
- Who this helps
- Contact the pantry about help for your household and which school food programs serve your child.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Our Mercadito Food Pantry
4 Maple Street, Milbridge, ME 04658
Food pantry and help accessing services for immigrant and farmworker communities, based in Milbridge.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Pantry: Monday–Thursday 10 AM–6 PM; Friday 4–7 PM. Confirm before visiting.
- Who this helps
- Contact Mano en Mano about food access and support for your household.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Jonesport Food Pantry
70 Snare Creek Lane, Lower Level, Jonesport, ME 04649
Community food pantry serving Jonesport and Beals Island residents with free groceries. Maine lists the pantry as a TEFAP food-assistance site.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Fri 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Residents of Beals and Addison are also welcome. TEFAP clients self-attest to eligibility.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Lubec Community Outreach Center Food Pantry
44 South Street, Lubec, ME 04652
Free choice food pantry allowing community members to select foods that meet their needs. Serves Lubec, Cutler, Trescott, Whiting, and Dennysville residents.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 2nd Saturday each month, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Who this helps
- New families must live in Lubec, Cutler, Trescott, Whiting, or Dennysville and provide current address documentation to register. Existing registered patrons may remain eligible under the monthly policy.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Woodland Community Food Pantry
55 Broadway, Baileyville, ME 04694
Food pantry at 55 Broadway Street in Baileyville. It is open on the first and fourth Thursdays from 9 AM to 11 AM.
Listed hours
- Listed hours
- 1st and 4th Thursdays, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Confirm details with the organization.
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Passamaquoddy Food Pantry
22 Bayview Drive, Perry, ME 04667
Details not fully confirmed
Sipayik Tribal Government lists the Passamaquoddy at Sipayik Food Pantry as a contact for immediate food assistance.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call to confirm current hours.
- Who this helps
- Contact the tribal pantry to ask about eligibility.
Confirm details with the organization.
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WHRL Senior Food Distribution
87 Main Street, Milbridge, ME 04658
Details not fully confirmed
Also operates free community vegetable gardens in summer.
Listed hours
- Listed hours
- Call to confirm current hours.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Community Supper - Centre Street Congregational Church
9 Center St, Machias, ME 04654
Free community suppers open to all community members.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to all community members.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Community Cafe - Calais
849 Main Street, Calais, ME 04619
Details not fully confirmed
Weekly community cafe providing free meals to seniors. First-time participants must complete a Community Café registration form by phone or in person at least 2 days ahead. After registering, RSVP by phone by noon 2 business days before each café. Open to those 60 and older, spouses, and caregivers.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tuesdays, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Free for adults 60+, their spouses or caregivers, and adults with disabilities. Free, with donations optional, for adults 60+, spouses or caregivers attending with someone 60+, adults with disabilities, and volunteers under 60 who serve during meal hours. First-time participants must complete a registration form by phone or in person at least 2 days ahead; afterward, RSVP by phone by noon 2 business days before each café.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Machias Area Community Suppers
9 Center St, Machias, ME 04654
Free Machias Area Community Suppers are open to everyone on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. The current notice says the suppers are free and open to everyone.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Second and fourth Thursday of each month; doors open at 4:30 PM and supper is served at 5:00 PM.
- Who this helps
- The current notice says the suppers are free and open to everyone.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Meals on Wheels - Washington County
Delivered throughout Washington County
Details not fully confirmed
Home-delivered meals for adults 60+ who are homebound, cannot prepare meals, and have no other meal preparation support. Low or no cost.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Delivery schedules vary by area
- Who this helps
- Adults age 60+ who are homebound and unable to prepare meals. Caregivers and spouses may also qualify.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Wabanaki Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile service to five Wabanaki tribal communities in Maine
The mobile pantry provides fresh, nutritious and traditional foods monthly to five tribal communities in Maine, including Sipayik in Perry. There is no cost or eligibility requirement for community members.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Sipayik: last Thursday of each month, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM; times are estimated
- Who this helps
- Open to all community members at distribution sites. No cost or eligibility requirements.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program
12 Tenney Way, Brunswick, ME 04011
Comprehensive hunger relief organization serving the Brunswick-Topsham area with a food pantry, soup kitchen, and grocery delivery. Provides free food to anyone in need without proof of income.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Food Pantry: Tue 12-6pm, Wed & Fri 12-3pm, Sat 1-4pm. Soup Kitchen: Tue/Wed/Fri 11am-12:30pm, Sat 12-1:30pm
- Who this helps
- All are welcome; no proof of income or address is required. First-time visitors complete a short form and a TEFAP form.
Confirm details with the organization.
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AIO Food & Energy Assistance
1A Gordon Drive, Rockland, ME 04841
Established in 1990 by area congregations, AIO provides food assistance and energy assistance to Knox County residents who are food or energy insecure.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon & Wed 10:00am-6:00pm; Fri & Sat 10:00am-1:00pm
- Who this helps
- Knox County residents experiencing food insecurity may shop at the AIO Market with no income qualification; Energy Assistance is limited to Knox County residents and has household income limits.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Waterville Area Soup Kitchen
38 College Avenue, Waterville, ME 04901
The Lighthouse dining room serves hot meals Monday through Friday, with lunch from 11:20 AM to 12:30 PM. All are welcome.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-12:30 PM; lunch served 11:20 AM-12:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone. All are welcome at this table.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Camden Area Christian Food Pantry
128 Mt. Battie Street, Camden, ME 04843
The pantry serves Appleton, Camden, Hope, Islesboro, Lincolnville, Rockport, Searsmont, Union, Washington, and others in need. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, and the first and third Saturdays.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue 8:00-11:00 AM; Thu 3:30-6:00 PM; 1st and 3rd Sat 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Who this helps
- People in need from the towns listed on the pantry website, and others in need, are welcome.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Greater Waterville Area Food Bank
61 Pleasant Street, Waterville, ME 04901
Community food bank at Pleasant Street United Methodist Church serving Waterville area residents. Open four mornings a week plus Monday evenings.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Thu 9-11am, Mon evenings 5:30-7pm. Closed holidays and when Waterville Schools close for weather.
- Who this helps
- Waterville area residents in need of food assistance.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Care & Share Food Closet
508 Fairbanks Road, Farmington, ME 04938
Provides a 3-5 day supply of food once a month to people in need in the greater Farmington area. Open Monday through Saturday; new clients enroll during normal business hours.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 12:00-2:00 PM; Tue 8:30-11:00 AM extra produce/sweets/bread; Sat 8:30-11:00 AM
- Who this helps
- New clients must enroll during normal business hours and bring proof of residency; clients are served once a month.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Greater Fort Kent Ecumenical Food Pantry
229 West Main Street, Suite 103, Fort Kent, ME 04743
Details not fully confirmed
Food pantry located in Fort Kent, Aroostook County. Open on Wednesdays with alternating morning and evening hours.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 1st, 3rd & 5th Wed 5:00-6:00 PM; 2nd & 4th Wed 9:00-10:00 AM
- Who this helps
- Call the pantry at (207) 834-4126 to confirm eligibility and documentation requirements.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Boothbay Region Food Pantry
125 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
Volunteer-run food pantry serving Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Edgecomb, and Southport since 1985. Open Fridays 11 AM to 1 PM; follows school weather/emergency closings.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Fridays 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM; follows school weather/emergency closings
- Who this helps
- Open to residents of Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Edgecomb, and Southport. Complete a family information form, provide proof of residence, and sign the TEFAP form with its income guidelines.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Belfast Soup Kitchen
31 Belmont Ave, Belfast, ME 04915
Full-service soup kitchen and grocery-style food pantry serving Waldo County. The Kindness Community Market lets patrons shop for fresh produce, frozen goods, and dry goods based on their needs once per week.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Thu 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Fri 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone in need. No income verification or ID required.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Bath Area Food Bank
807 Middle Street, Bath, ME 04530
The pantry serves Bath, West Bath, Arrowsic, Georgetown, Phippsburg, and Woolwich. The soup kitchen is open to anyone. Offers both grocery-style shopping and hot to-go meals.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Food Pantry: Tue 12-2 PM & 4-6 PM, Thu 12-2 PM. Soup Kitchen: Tue & Thu 12-1:30 PM, Wed 12-1 PM
- Who this helps
- The pantry serves those towns; the soup kitchen is open to anyone. New clients complete a client form on first visit.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Skowhegan Community Food Cupboard
16 Cariani Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976
Food pantry at 16 Cariani Street behind Mr. Bubbles Laundromat in Skowhegan. Distributions are Wednesday 4:30-5:30 p.m. and Friday 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Wed 4:30-5:30 PM, Fri 9:30-10:30 AM
- Who this helps
- Skowhegan residents only.
Confirm details with the organization.
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MaineHealth Food Pantry Farmington
200 Franklin Health Commons, Farmington, ME 04938
MaineHealth Food Pantry Farmington is on the MaineHealth Franklin Campus and provides healthy food at no cost.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon & Wed 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Fri 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone in the community.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Caribou Ecumenical Food Pantry
31 Herschel Street, Suite 1, Caribou, ME 04736
Details not fully confirmed
The pantry serves income-eligible households in Caribou, Connor, Woodland, Wade, Washburn, and Perham on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Provides food boxes to income-eligible households in Caribou, Connor, Woodland, Wade, Washburn, and Perham.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00-11:00 AM
- Who this helps
- Serves income-eligible households in Caribou, Connor, Woodland, Wade, Washburn, and Perham. Call 493-4860 during Tuesday or Thursday hours to get help with a food box.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Caribou Bread of Life Soup Kitchen
62 Collins Street, Caribou, ME 04736
Details not fully confirmed
Caribou Bread of Life serves meals at 62 Collins Street on Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Open Monday and Wednesday evenings.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon & Wed 4:30-5:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Call (207) 450-5025 to confirm access requirements. Maine’s TEFAP plan says soup kitchen patrons do not need to meet income eligibility requirements; call to confirm other access rules.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Mildred's Food Pantry
110 Military Street, Houlton, ME 04730
Mildred’s Food Pantry is a ministry of St. Mary of the Visitation Parish in Houlton. Open twice weekly with appointments available.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue & Thu 8:30-10:30 AM, or by appointment
- Who this helps
- Walk-ins are welcome during the published hours; appointments are also available. Call (207) 532-9122 for details.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Community Outreach Services Food Pantry
19 Park Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Appointment-based food pantry serving residents of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel. Provides both perishable and non-perishable food with four distribution days per week.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon 12:00-2:00 PM, Tue 3:00-7:00 PM, Thu 3:00-5:00 PM, Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Residents of Arundel, Kennebunk, and Kennebunkport may use the pantry. New neighbors must register first. All visits require an appointment, requested online or by phone.
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Westbrook Food Pantry
426 Bridge Street, Westbrook, ME 04092
Curbside food pantry at the Westbrook Community Center providing weekly food distribution to Westbrook residents.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Westbrook residents. Bring current mail or rent receipts for household members over 18 as proof of eligibility.
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Scarborough Food Pantry
167 Black Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074
Community food pantry at the First Congregational Church of Scarborough, providing food twice weekly to people who need assistance.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue & Thu 1:30-4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- There are no residency requirements. The pantry FAQ lists a family income limit of 150% of the poverty level and one visit per month.
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St. Anthony's Soup Kitchen
273 Water Street, Skowhegan, ME
St. Anthony’s Soup Kitchen offers free meals on the first and third Tuesdays and every Thursday, 3–4 p.m.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 1st & 3rd Tue 3:00-4:00 PM, every Thu 3:00-4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- The Diocese lists this meal resource among services for people of all faiths; call the parish to ask about other requirements.
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Avec Community Cupboards
771 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Avec Community Cupboards are free, self-serve pantries; the Presque Isle cupboard is listed as open 24/7.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 24/7 self-serve
- Who this helps
- For people facing food insecurity.
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Catholic Charities Food Bank - Aroostook
Aroostook County, through partner food pantries
Details not fully confirmed
Catholic Charities Food Bank supplies 24 food pantries across Aroostook County.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call to confirm current hours.
- Who this helps
- Food is available through partner pantries across Aroostook County; use the Food Bank's pantry list to find a location.
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GIFT Pantry
11 Industrial St, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Community food pantry providing free groceries to individuals and families in the Presque Isle area. The pantry is open the first four Wednesdays of the month by appointment.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 1st-4th Wed 9AM-Noon, by appointment
- Who this helps
- The church partner lists people with temporary unmet nutritional needs who live in Presque Isle, Chapman, Castle Hill, or Crouseville. Ask the pantry about current intake requirements when arranging an appointment.
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Oxford Hills Food Pantry
35 Paris St, Norway, ME 04268
Community food pantry serving the Oxford Hills area with groceries for individuals and families in need. Open Monday and Friday 9AM-11AM and Wednesday 4PM-6PM.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon & Fri 9AM-11AM, Wed 4PM-6PM
- Who this helps
- The pantry serves Norway, South Paris, and other local towns without their own food pantry. Ask the pantry about current intake requirements.
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MaineHealth Food Pantry - Norway
199 Main St, Norway, ME 04268
MaineHealth Food Pantry - Norway provides healthy food at no cost to community members from the Ripley Health Center at 199 Main St. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays with afternoon hours.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue & Thu 11AM-3PM
- Who this helps
- Open to patients and community members in the Oxford Hills area.
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FaithWorks Community Outreach
44 N Main St, Strong, ME 04983
Community food pantry in Strong. Open Tuesdays morning and evening and Wednesdays 3PM-5PM.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue 10AM-Noon & 5PM-7PM; Wed 3PM-5PM
- Who this helps
- Pantry clients must self-attest that they meet Maine TEFAP eligibility criteria. Ask the pantry about its service area and intake.
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Brownfield Food Pantry
701 Pequawket Trail, Brownfield, ME 04010
Monthly food distribution serving the Porter and Brownfield area of southwest Oxford County. Distributes groceries on the third Thursday of each month to residents in need.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 3rd Thursday of each month, 12PM-4PM
- Who this helps
- Serves low-income residents and people facing family emergencies in southwest Oxford County.
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WMCA WIC Program
166 Main St, Farmington, ME 04938
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program providing supplemental food benefits, nutrition education, and healthcare referrals for pregnant women, new mothers, and children under 5 in Franklin County.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- By appointment; Farmington late clinic Thu 4PM-6PM
- Who this helps
- Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, people up to 6 months postpartum, infants, and children under 5; applicants must meet income and nutrition-risk criteria and live in Maine. Must meet income guidelines (up to 185% of federal poverty level). Maine residency required.
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Sanford Food Pantry
1204 Main St, Suite 1, Sanford, ME 04073
Food pantry for Sanford residents; photo ID is required.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call to confirm current hours.
- Who this helps
- For Sanford residents only; picture ID is required.
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Salvation Army Sanford Food Pantry
871 Main St, Sanford, ME 04073
The Sanford Corps operates a food pantry for individuals and families in need; contact the Corps to ask about other assistance. The location also lists Holiday Giving assistance.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Food Pantry Tue 9:00 AM–12:00 PM; Harvest Table Fri 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to individuals and families in need. Call the Sanford Corps to confirm local eligibility and service area.
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Vaughndella Curtis Food Pantry
53 Depot St, Freeport, ME 04032
The FCS Food Pantry provides food to residents in need from Freeport and Pownal. Part of Freeport Community Services' broader support programs.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon 11 AM-3 PM; Tue 9:30-11:30 AM; Wed 11 AM-1:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Residents in need from Freeport and Pownal, Maine.
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Brewer Area Food Pantry
222 N Main St, Brewer, ME 04412
Community food pantry serving Brewer area residents in need. The pantry is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; bring proof of residency to register.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon & Wed 9AM-1PM
- Who this helps
- Open to Brewer area residents in need of food assistance.
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Black Bear Exchange
139 Rangeley Road, Orono, ME 04469-5779
Food pantry for active UMaine students and their immediate families, plus staff and faculty; clothing, shoes, and accessories are free. Open multiple days per week during the academic year with no appointment needed.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon 12:00-4:30 PM; Wed 12:00-4:30 PM; Thu 3:00-5:00 PM; Fri 12:00-4:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to active UMaine students and their immediate families, as well as staff and faculty; a MaineCard is required.
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Dover Foxcroft Area Food Center
76 North St, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
The center offers appointment-based shopping for food and personal-care items to Piscataquis County residents. Shopping is by appointment Tuesday 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue 11AM-3:30PM by appointment; Thu 9AM-2PM by appointment
- Who this helps
- Open to Piscataquis County residents in need of food assistance.
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Bucksport Community Concerns
181 Franklin St, Bucksport, ME
Food pantry in Bucksport. Open two days per week with both daytime and evening hours.
Listed hours
- Listed hours
- Wed 9:30-11:30AM, Mon 5-7PM
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St. Martin's Pantry
19 Colby St, Millinocket, ME 04462
Food pantry at St. Martin's, 19 Colby Street, Millinocket. Open every other Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Listed hours
- Listed hours
- Every other Wed 9-11AM
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Ecumenical Food Pantry Newcastle
51 Main St, Newcastle, ME 04553
Weekly pantry market for people in need in Damariscotta, Newcastle, Nobleboro, and the larger community. Open Tuesday mornings on a walk-in basis.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue 9-11AM
- Who this helps
- The provider lists Damariscotta, Newcastle, Nobleboro, and the larger community as its service area.
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Greater Bay Area Ministerium Food Cupboard
23 Mill Lane, Belfast, ME 04915
Food cupboard distributions are open to anyone in need on the 2nd and 4th Fridays, 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Walk-ins welcome during distribution hours.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 2nd & 4th Fri 9-11AM
- Who this helps
- Anyone in need may attend a scheduled distribution. The cupboard asks for your name and household size.
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High Street Congregational Church Food Pantry
106 Pleasant Street, Auburn, ME 04210
Volunteer-run food pantry operated jointly by High Street Congregational Church (UCC) and the United Methodist Church of Auburn. Food distributions follow a rotating red, blue and yellow card schedule; the pantry receives food deliveries from Good Shepherd Food Distribution Center. The pantry has been in existence for over 20 years.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Thursdays: check-in 8:30 AM, registration 8:45 AM, food distribution begins at 9:00 AM.
- Who this helps
- Visitors must register with the pantry and receive a card; the page does not publish other eligibility details.
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Chrysalis Place Food Bank of Gardiner
576 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, ME 04345
Chrysalis Place offers pantry access to people in its listed service communities. Serves Gardiner, West Gardiner, Randolph, Pittston, Farmingdale, and Chelsea.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Thursday 1:00 - 3:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Service area: Gardiner, West Gardiner, Randolph, Pittston, Farmingdale, and Chelsea.
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Gorham Food Pantry
299-B Main Street, Gorham, ME 04038
Community pantry providing free supplemental food to Gorham residents facing food insecurity. It is at 299-B Main Street beside St. Anne Church.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Open twice a month; call (207) 222-4351 for current open dates and times.
- Who this helps
- Open to Gorham residents with proof of residency.
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Windham Food Pantry
377 Gray Road, Windham, ME 04062
Municipal food pantry serving Windham residents with proof of residency. Provides food on an as-needed basis by appointment. Also operates a clothes closet.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Monday - Thursday by appointment (call to schedule)
- Who this helps
- Windham residents with proof of residency.
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Falmouth Food Pantry
271 Falmouth Road, Falmouth, ME 04105
Falmouth Food Pantry volunteers deliver pre-packed food boxes to households; call to ask about current eligibility.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Closed to the public; home delivery; call for availability.
- Who this helps
- Call the pantry to confirm current eligibility and home delivery. Falmouth residents with a food emergency should leave their name and phone number.
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Yarmouth Community Food Pantry (YCAN)
116 Main Street, Yarmouth, ME 04096
Program of Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors (YCAN). Offers food and personal items to Yarmouth families who qualify based on income. Located inside First Parish Church with access and parking on Storer Street.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tuesdays and Fridays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to Yarmouth residents who qualify based on income.
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Winthrop Food Pantry
10 Cross Road, Suite 10E, Winthrop, ME 04364
501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free food to income-eligible residents of Winthrop and Wayne. Offers shelf-stable food boxes, bread, fresh produce, eggs, cheese, frozen meat, diapers, and Kids Packs. Emergency food boxes at Winthrop Police Department and Wayne Town Office.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Thursdays 12:00 PM-2:30 PM; 2nd and 4th Thursdays 5:00 PM-6:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Income-eligible residents of Winthrop and Wayne.
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Hallowell Food Pantry
124 Second Street, Hallowell, ME 04347
501(c)(3) nonprofit providing nutrition support to individuals and families. Located at 124 Second Street, Hallowell.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Friday 10:00-11:00 AM (ages 65+); 1:00-2:00 PM (all ages)
- Who this helps
- Any Hallowell resident in need of food assistance.
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Bethel Area Food Pantry
279 Walkers Mills Road, Bethel, ME 04217
Details not fully confirmed
Regional market-choice food pantry and clothing exchange serving the greater Bethel area. Offers delivery for those who cannot visit in person. Open three days a week.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays 9:00 - 11:00 AM
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone in the greater Bethel area. The pantry says everyone is welcome; it does not publish ID requirements. Serves multiple surrounding towns.
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Hampden Neighborhood Food Cupboard
101 Main Road North, Hampden, ME 04444
The Hampden Neighborhood Food Cupboard provides food, diapers, family support, holiday baskets, and student food support in Hampden.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Wednesdays 10:00–11:30 AM and 4:30–6:00 PM; Fridays 9:00–10:00 AM
- Who this helps
- Call (207) 862-5248 to ask about eligibility.
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Bar Harbor Food Pantry
34 Kennebec Place, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
The pantry is in Bar Harbor and serves Hancock County residents, including short-term residents. Helped over 1,300 households in 2024. Offers multiple programs including Fresh Food Fridays for dignified access to healthy food.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue-Wed 9 AM - 2 PM; Thu 12 PM - 6 PM; Fri 9 AM - 12 PM (Fresh Food Friday)
- Who this helps
- Anyone residing in Hancock County, including seasonal workers, college students, and other short-term residents, may become a client. No documentation or proof is required.
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Tree of Life Food Pantry
23 South Street, Blue Hill, ME 04614
Community food pantry serving the Blue Hill Peninsula area. Also operates TurnStyle Thrift Shop at the same location. Located next to Walgreens on South Street.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Thursdays 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Primarily serves the eight Blue Hill Peninsula towns; residents of other towns may receive assistance on a more limited basis. No one is turned away, and there is no income or other needs test.
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Caring Community Cupboard
354 Main Street, Old Town, ME 04468
Community food cupboard open for shopping every Tuesday. Client-choice model allows shoppers to select their own items. Current shoppers must be Old Town residents and cannot be University of Maine students, faculty, or staff.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Current shoppers must be Old Town residents and cannot be University of Maine students, faculty, or staff. The site does not state an ID policy.
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Lisbon Area Christian Outreach (LACO)
18 School Street, Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
Details not fully confirmed
Food pantry and clothing bank serving Lisbon, Bowdoin, and Durham.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call to confirm current hours.
- Who this helps
- Residents of Lisbon, Bowdoin, and Durham.
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Thomaston Interchurch Fellowship Food Pantry
13 Valley Street, Thomaston, ME 04861
Volunteer-run food pantry serving approximately 110 Knox County residents per month. Provides basic food items such as canned vegetables and fruit, pasta, cereal, meat, bread, crackers, and cheese. Located in the Thomaston Municipal Building.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (except holidays)
- Who this helps
- Knox County residents who meet income requirements or are facing an emergency situation and need food.
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Waldoboro Food Pantry
124 Friendship Road, Waldoboro, ME 04572
Drive-through food distribution for residents of Waldoboro, Bremen, and Nobleboro. Volunteers bring packaged goods, eggs, milk, bread, fresh fruits, and vegetables directly to your vehicle. Operating since the 1970s.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Residents of Waldoboro, Bremen, and Nobleboro; income limits apply, and staff can complete the required application with you on your first visit. New clients always welcome.
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Lincoln Regional Food Cupboard
32 Park Avenue, Lincoln, ME 04457
Community food pantry in Lincoln. The cupboard provides food in Lincoln.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call to confirm current hours.
- Who this helps
- Call (207) 794-3784 to confirm whether the cupboard serves your town.
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Old School Food Pantry
3 Recreation Drive, Mexico, ME 04257
The Old School Food Pantry serves all River Valley area residents with no income guidelines or restrictions. The pantry offers monthly grocery visits plus weekly produce pickups. The School Food Bags program provides non-perishable food to schools in RSU 10 and RSU 56 during vacation breaks.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Wednesdays 4:00-6:00 PM
- Who this helps
- All River Valley area residents. No income guidelines or restrictions.
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Searsport Food Cupboard
43 East Main Street, Searsport, ME 04974
The Searsport Congregational-Methodist Food Cupboard distributes food in Searsport on the first and third Saturdays.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 1st and 3rd Saturday, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Who this helps
- Call (207) 548-6204 to confirm who the cupboard serves.
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The Locker Project
No public walk-in service; use partner sites or check public food event information
Shares rescued produce, meat, bread, and staples through school, agency, and community programs across Greater Portland.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call to confirm current hours.
- Who this helps
- There are no eligibility or qualification requirements. School and agency distributions are coordinated through partner staff, and everyone is welcome at public fresh-food events.
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No Greater Love Food Pantry
34 Field Street, Belfast, ME 04915
Details not fully confirmed
No Greater Love Food Pantry distributes food at its listed Belfast location. Open the second and fourth Sunday of each month, 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Listed hours
- Listed hours
- 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Neighbor for Neighbor
9 Field Street Suite 201 Belfast, Maine 04915
Neighbor for Neighbor connects Waldo County households with local holiday food and gift help. Most food box applicants receive boxes through WCAP's Heroes 4 Hunger project.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Waldo County residents who need holiday food or help with gifts for their children can apply.
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Freeport Community Services Thanksgiving Baskets and Meal
53 Depot Street, Freeport, Maine 04032
Freeport Community Services hosts a community Thanksgiving meal, offers food boxes for people who want to cook at home, and delivers prepared meals to housebound neighbors.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Thanksgiving Day, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM (meal)
- Who this helps
- Everyone is welcome at the community meal. People who want to prepare a Thanksgiving meal at home can sign up for a food box. Hot meal delivery is for housebound neighbors.
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Scarborough Community Thanksgiving
20 Quentin Drive Scarborough, ME
Scarborough Community Thanksgiving serves a free dinner to anyone at Wentworth School Cafeteria.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Thu 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Anyone may attend.
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Seasonal Holiday Basket & Gift Program
329 Woodman Hill Road, Minot, ME 04258
The Town of Minot's holiday program provides Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets, gifts, and winter clothing to community members.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call to confirm current hours.
- Who this helps
- The program serves Minot residents or families with a child attending Minot Consolidated School. No other qualifications are required.
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Scarborough School Nutrition Backpack Program
Wentworth School, 20 Quentin Drive, Scarborough, ME 04074; pickup at the kitchen door
Scarborough Public Schools offers weekly food packages for district families who need food.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Wed 9:30 AM-1:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Families who need food may ask to participate.
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Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
Statewide support
Maine's Summer Food Service Program provides free meals to children age 18 and younger at approved summer sites in areas with many low-income children.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call to confirm current hours.
- Who this helps
- Any child age 18 or younger can get free meals at an approved site. Sites are in areas with many low-income children.
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Greenhouse to Your House Weekend Meal Program
126 North Street, Waterville, Maine
AYCC provides free weekly meal kits for children in its after-school and childcare programs and their families.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call to confirm current hours.
- Who this helps
- All AYCC after-school children and their families can receive kits, regardless of income.
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No-Charge School Meals in Maine Public Schools
Statewide support
Maine public schools serve breakfast and lunch at no charge. Some tuition-approved private schools must also provide no-charge meals to their publicly funded students.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call to confirm current hours.
- Who this helps
- Students at Maine public schools can get school meals at no charge. A tuition-approved private school must provide no-charge breakfast or lunch to its publicly funded students if it has at least 60% publicly funded students, participates in the National School Lunch Program, and serves that meal.
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SNAP Food Benefits (Food Supplement Program)
Statewide support
Maine's SNAP program gives eligible households a monthly benefit to buy nutritious food. SNAP may also help with work training and local produce rewards.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call to confirm current hours.
- Who this helps
- Maine residents may qualify based on income, household composition, certain expenses, and other criteria. The household's situation affects eligibility.
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Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Senior Boxes
Statewide support
CSFP helps low-income older adults get nutritious food.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call to confirm current hours.
- Who this helps
- Applicants must be at least 60 years old at some point during the month they receive food. They may qualify through SNAP, a Medicare Savings Program, the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), the Low-Income Subsidy Program, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Other applicants may qualify under the 2026-2027 income guidelines, set at 150% of the federal poverty line.
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Maine Senior FarmShare Program
Statewide support
Maine Senior FarmShare is a seasonal food-share program for income-eligible older adults.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call to confirm current hours.
- Who this helps
- For the senior route, applicants must live in Maine, be 60 or older, and meet the income guidelines. Native Americans age 55 or older and adults age 18 or older with a disability in qualifying housing may also qualify.
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Maine DHHS Augusta District Office
35 Anthony Avenue, Augusta, ME
Visit this DHHS office in Augusta for in-person help with MaineCare, SNAP food benefits and TANF cash help for families.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Anyone who needs help with MaineCare, SNAP or TANF can visit. Each program has its own rules, such as income limits.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine DHHS Bangor District Office
19 Maine Avenue, Bangor, ME
Visit this DHHS office in Bangor for in-person help with MaineCare, SNAP food benefits and TANF cash help for families.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Anyone who needs help with MaineCare, SNAP or TANF can visit. Each program has its own rules, such as income limits.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine DHHS Biddeford District Office
457 Alfred Road, Biddeford, ME
Visit this DHHS office in Biddeford for in-person help with MaineCare, SNAP food benefits and TANF cash help for families.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Anyone who needs help with MaineCare, SNAP or TANF can visit. Each program has its own rules, such as income limits.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine DHHS Calais District Office
338 North Street, STE 1, Calais, ME
Visit this DHHS office in Calais for in-person help with MaineCare, SNAP food benefits and TANF cash help for families.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Anyone who needs help with MaineCare, SNAP or TANF can visit. Each program has its own rules, such as income limits.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine DHHS Caribou District Office
30 Skyway Drive, Unit 100, Caribou, ME
Visit this DHHS office in Caribou for in-person help with MaineCare, SNAP food benefits and TANF cash help for families.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Anyone who needs help with MaineCare, SNAP or TANF can visit. Each program has its own rules, such as income limits.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine DHHS Ellsworth District Office
17 Eastward Lane, Ellsworth, ME
Visit this DHHS office in Ellsworth for in-person help with MaineCare, SNAP food benefits and TANF cash help for families.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Anyone who needs help with MaineCare, SNAP or TANF can visit. Each program has its own rules, such as income limits.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine DHHS Farmington District Office
114 Corn Shop Lane, Farmington, ME
Visit this DHHS office in Farmington for in-person help with MaineCare, SNAP food benefits and TANF cash help for families.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Anyone who needs help with MaineCare, SNAP or TANF can visit. Each program has its own rules, such as income limits.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine DHHS Fort Kent District Office
139 Market Street, Suite 109, Fort Kent, ME
Visit this DHHS office in Fort Kent for in-person help with MaineCare, SNAP food benefits and TANF cash help for families.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Anyone who needs help with MaineCare, SNAP or TANF can visit. Each program has its own rules, such as income limits.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine DHHS Houlton District Office
11 High Street, Houlton, ME
Visit this DHHS office in Houlton for in-person help with MaineCare, SNAP food benefits and TANF cash help for families.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- In-person eligibility assistance: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Anyone who needs help with MaineCare, SNAP or TANF can visit. Each program has its own rules, such as income limits.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine DHHS Lewiston District Office
200 Main Street, Lewiston, ME
Visit this DHHS office in Lewiston for in-person help with MaineCare, SNAP food benefits and TANF cash help for families.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- In-person eligibility assistance: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Anyone who needs help with MaineCare, SNAP or TANF can visit. Each program has its own rules, such as income limits.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine DHHS Machias District Office
38 Prescott Drive, Suite 3, Machias, ME
Visit this DHHS office in Machias for in-person help with MaineCare, SNAP food benefits and TANF cash help for families.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- In-person eligibility assistance: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Anyone who needs help with MaineCare, SNAP or TANF can visit. Each program has its own rules, such as income limits.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine DHHS Portland District Office
151 Jetport Boulevard, South Portland, ME
Visit this DHHS office in South Portland for in-person help with MaineCare, SNAP food benefits and TANF cash help for families.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- In-person eligibility assistance: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Anyone who needs help with MaineCare, SNAP or TANF can visit. Each program has its own rules, such as income limits.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine DHHS Rockland District Office
91 Camden Street, Suite 103, Rockland, ME
Visit this DHHS office in Rockland for in-person help with MaineCare, SNAP food benefits and TANF cash help for families.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Anyone who needs help with MaineCare, SNAP or TANF can visit. Each program has its own rules, such as income limits.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine DHHS Sanford District Office
890 Main Street, Suite 208, Sanford, ME
Visit this DHHS office in Sanford for in-person help with MaineCare, SNAP food benefits and TANF cash help for families.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Anyone who needs help with MaineCare, SNAP or TANF can visit. Each program has its own rules, such as income limits.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine DHHS Skowhegan District Office
98 North Avenue, Suite 10, Skowhegan, ME
Visit this DHHS office in Skowhegan for in-person help with MaineCare, SNAP food benefits and TANF cash help for families.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Anyone who needs help with MaineCare, SNAP or TANF can visit. Each program has its own rules, such as income limits.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine DHHS South Paris District Office
243 Main Street, Suite #6, South Paris, ME
Visit this DHHS office in South Paris for in-person help with MaineCare, SNAP food benefits and TANF cash help for families.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Anyone who needs help with MaineCare, SNAP or TANF can visit. Each program has its own rules, such as income limits.
Confirm details with the organization.
Listings may include nearby communities. Contact the organization to confirm its current location, hours, and who it serves.
Before you visit
A quick call can help you know what to expect.
1. Check the hours
Hours can vary. A quick call can save you a trip.
2. Ask what to bring
Some programs may ask you to bring an ID or other information.
3. Confirm who the service supports
Programs serve different individuals and families.