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Food & Nutrition · Farmington

Food support,
around Farmington.

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

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Food resources around Farmington

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

  • Pantry

    Care & Share Food Closet

    508 Fairbanks Road, Farmington, ME 04938

    Provides a 3-5 day supply of food once a month to families in the greater Farmington area. Open six days a week with no appointment needed.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon-Fri 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM; Tue, Thu, Sat 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Who this helps
    Open to anyone in the greater Farmington area experiencing food insecurity. No ID or proof of income required.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • Pantry

    MaineHealth Food Pantry at Franklin

    200 Franklin Health Commons, Farmington, ME 04938

    Hospital-based grocery-style food pantry on the Franklin Memorial Hospital campus, operated in partnership with Good Shepherd Food Bank. Offers fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable food plus baby supplies and personal hygiene items.

    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. No income verification or ID required.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • WIC Nutrition Program

    WMCA WIC Program

    Farmington, ME

    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
    Who this helps
    Pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, postpartum women, infants, and children under age 5. Must meet income guidelines (up to 185% of federal poverty level). Maine residency required.

    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.