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Food & Nutrition · Caribou

Food support,
around Caribou.

Find food pantries, community meals, and help with groceries in or around Caribou.

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Food resources around Caribou

Local listings and statewide options. Contact the organization before visiting.

  • Pantry

    Caribou Ecumenical Food Pantry

    31 Herschel Street, Suite 1, Caribou, ME 04736

    Ecumenical food pantry serving the Caribou area with food distributions three days per week. Provides groceries to individuals and families in need.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Tue & Thu 7:30-11:00 AM, Sat 8:00-9:00 AM
    Who this helps
    Open to anyone in the Caribou area experiencing food insecurity. Appointments may be required.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • Meals

    Caribou Bread of Life Soup Kitchen

    62 Collins Street, Caribou, ME 04736

    All-volunteer soup kitchen serving free hot meals to anyone in need in the Caribou area. Open Monday and Wednesday evenings.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon & Wed 4:30-5:30 PM
    Who this helps
    Open to anyone. No ID, income verification, or residency requirements.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • Food map

    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.

  • Nutrition Assistance Program

    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.

Help with groceries

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. 1. Check the hours

    Hours can vary. A quick call can save you a trip.

  2. 2. Ask what to bring

    Some programs may ask you to bring an ID or other information.

  3. 3. Confirm who the service supports

    Programs serve different individuals and families.