Food support,
around Bangor.
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Food resources around Bangor
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Bangor Area Food Pantry
241 Union St, Bangor, ME 04401
Community food pantry serving Bangor residents. Fresh produce, dairy, meat, and pantry staples available weekly. No income verification required.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to Bangor area residents experiencing food insecurity. No income verification required.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Salvation Army Bangor Corps
65 South Park St, Bangor, ME 04401
Daily soup kitchen and food pantry serving Greater Bangor. Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen provides hot meals Monday-Friday. Food pantry distributes groceries throughout the week.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Soup Kitchen: Mon-Fri 11:30am-1pm. Pantry: Mon-Fri 9-11am & 1-3pm
- Who this helps
- Soup kitchen open to anyone. Pantry serves Greater Bangor communities.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Bangor Region YMCA Food Pantry
17 Second St, Bangor, ME 04402
Year-round food pantry sponsored by Hannaford, open three days per week. Free food available to anyone. No membership or income verification required.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue 6-8am, Thu 6-7:30pm, Sat 12-2:30pm
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone. No income requirements, no ID, no YMCA membership required.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Manna Ministries
95 Center Street, Bangor, ME 04401
Operates a soup kitchen and food pantry serving anyone in need. Since 1991, they have provided hot evening meals and grocery bags to individuals and families in the Bangor area.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Dinner 4:15-5:00 PM; Pantry Mon/Wed/Fri 3:00-4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone in need. No proof of income or ID required for meals. Food pantry available once per week per household.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Bangor Ecumenical Food Cupboard
28 High Street, Bangor, ME 04401
Operating since 1975, one of the longest-running food assistance programs in the area. Located at Hammond Street Congregational Church, distributes groceries three mornings per week.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon, Wed & Fri 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to Bangor residents experiencing food insecurity. ID showing Bangor residency may be requested.
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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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.
Start with Maine’s SNAP application.
SNAP can help eligible households pay for groceries. Maine’s official application site explains what to provide and lets you apply online.
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.