Find free food, pantries, soup kitchens, SNAP application help, and nutrition programs across Maine. No one should go hungry. These resources are free and available to everyone.
Machias Area Food Pantry
In-house shopping food pantry open twice a week. Will deliver to those unable to arrange transportation.
Irene Chadbourne Ecumenical Food Pantry
Food pantry serving the Calais area with emergency food assistance three days a week. Connected to emergency shelter services.
Labor of Love
Food pantry for the greater Eastport area. Also provides emergency heating fuel assistance.
Maine Seacoast Mission
Food pantry plus emergency fuel assistance, clothing, and referrals for Downeast Maine residents.
Mano en Mano
Food pantry and community support serving all residents, with a focus on immigrant and farmworker families. Also offers housing help, employment support, and healthcare referrals.
Eastern Area Agency on Aging
Hot, nutritious community meals for seniors with socializing, board games, and puzzles. Free for those 60 and older, spouses, caregivers, and adults with disabilities.
Centre Street Congregational Church, UCC
Free community dinners open to all, featuring creative menus made from weekly surplus food donations. No income requirements or sign-up needed.
Eastern Area Agency on Aging
Home-delivered meals for homebound adults age 60 and older who cannot leave home without assistance and cannot prepare meals. Low or no cost.