Food support,
around Machias.
Find food pantries, community meals, and help with groceries in or around Machias.
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Food resources around Machias
Local listings and statewide options. Contact the organization before visiting.
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This doesn’t mean help isn’t available. Try all support, explore another town, or use the help below.
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Machias Area Food Pantry
43 Kennebec Road, Machias, ME 04654
In-house shopping food pantry open twice a week. Will deliver to those unable to arrange transportation.
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. No ID required.
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
- Washington County residents in need.
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 2:30–6:30 PM. Emergency food: 3rd/4th/5th Tue 9–11 AM
- Who this helps
- Greater Eastport area residents.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Community Cafe - Machias
9 Centre Street, Machias, ME 04654
Hot, nutritious community meals for seniors with socializing, board games, and puzzles. Free for those 60 and older, spouses, caregivers, and adults with disabilities.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Free for adults 60+, their spouses or caregivers, and adults with disabilities.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Centre Street Church Free Dinners
9 Centre Street, Machias, ME 04654
Free community dinners open to all, featuring creative menus made from weekly surplus food donations. No income requirements or sign-up needed.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Check with church for schedule
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone. No income verification, ID, or sign-up required.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Meals on Wheels - Washington County
Delivered throughout Washington County
Home-delivered meals for homebound adults age 60 and older who cannot leave home without assistance and cannot prepare meals. 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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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.