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Food support,
around Lewiston.

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

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Food resources around Lewiston

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

  • PantryMeals

    Kaydenz Kitchen Food Pantry

    130 East Ave, Lewiston, ME 04240

    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.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Check Facebook page for current schedule
    Who this helps
    Open to anyone. No income verification, ID, or sign-up required. All are welcome.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • PantryMeals

    Trinity Jubilee Center

    53 Spruce St, Lewiston, ME 04240

    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.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon-Sat 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM; Lunch at 11:00 AM
    Who this helps
    Open to anyone in need in the Lewiston-Auburn area. The soup kitchen requires no sign-up, and anyone can walk in. The food pantry serves patrons weekly. The day shelter, resource center, and all programs are open to the community.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • PantryMeals

    Hope Haven Gospel Mission

    209 Lincoln Street, Lewiston, ME 04240

    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.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Breakfast 7:30-8am daily; Dinner 4:30-5:30pm Mon-Sat, Sun 2:30pm. Shelter check-in 5:30-8pm
    Who this helps
    Open to anyone in need. No ID or income verification for meals.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • PantryMeals

    Salvation Army Lewiston/Auburn

    67 Park Street, Lewiston, ME 04240

    Free food pantry open four days a week, Saturday soup kitchen, and Tuesday mobile feeding in Kennedy Park. Also provides seasonal assistance programs.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Pantry: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9am-2pm. Mobile: Tue 4pm (Kennedy Park). Soup Kitchen: Sat 4pm
    Who this helps
    Open to anyone in need. No ID required for meals.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • PantryMeals

    Gather to Grow

    208 Bates St, Lewiston, ME 04240

    Formerly St. Mary's Nutrition Center. Operates a food pantry, community kitchen, cooking classes, and community gardens in downtown Lewiston. Serves a diverse community including many immigrant families. Distributed 30,000 pounds of food for Thanksgiving 2025.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Tue 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 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.

  • 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.