Food support,
around Portland.

Food resources around Portland

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

• PantryMeals

  Preble Street Food Programs

  Food Security Hub: confirm pantry access: 75 Darling Avenue, South Portland, ME

  Prepared meals and grocery support through Preble Street’s food programs. Meal distribution and pantry food boxes have different locations and access arrangements.

  Hours & eligibility

  Listed hours

  Listed meal distribution: daily, 12:30–2 p.m., at 28 Cotton Street, Portland. Confirm current details before traveling.

  Who this helps

  Ask Preble Street which meal or pantry option fits your situation. If you already work with a caseworker, ask whether they can arrange a food box through the pantry.

  Confirm details with the organization.

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• PantryMeals

  Wayside Food Programs

  135 Walton St, Portland, ME 04103

  Community meals and mobile food pantries at partner sites. Contact Wayside for locations and schedules.

  Hours & eligibility

  Listed hours

  Varies by site, call or visit waysidemaine.org

  Who this helps

  Open to anyone in Southern Maine experiencing food insecurity. Community meals are open to all. No income verification or documentation required. Mobile food pantries specifically target neighborhoods where residents face barriers to other food resources due to transportation or mobility challenges.

  Confirm details with the organization.

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• Pantry

  Salvation Army Food Pantry

  297 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101

  Food pantry providing groceries to Portland-area residents by appointment. Client-choice model lets you select your own food, including fresh proteins and culturally appropriate options. Case management and clothing vouchers also available.

  Hours & eligibility

  Listed hours

  Call (207) 774-4172 to schedule

  Who this helps

  Serves residents of Portland, South Portland, Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth, Westbrook, and Falmouth. Clients can access the food pantry once per month. You must call ahead to schedule an appointment.

  Confirm details with the organization.

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• Meals

  St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen

  307 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101

  Free hot meals served Monday through Friday. No questions asked, no ID required. Clothing also available on Fridays. One of Portland's longest-running meal programs.

  Hours & eligibility

  Listed hours

  Mon-Fri 11:00am-12:30pm; clothing Fridays

  Who this helps

  Anyone in need. No ID, income, or residency requirements.

  Confirm details with the organization.

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• Pantry

  South Portland Food Cupboard

  130 Thadeus St, South Portland, ME 04106

  Free food pantry serving South Portland, Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, and surrounding communities. Open multiple days per week with no eligibility requirements.

  Hours & eligibility

  Listed hours

  Tue 10am-11:30am; Thu 8:30am-11am; 1st Wed 5pm-6:30pm

  Who this helps

  Anyone in need. No ID, income, or residency requirements.

  Confirm details with the organization.

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• Pantry

  MaineHealth Food Pantry

  950 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102

  Hospital-based food pantry at Maine Medical Center open to any community member. Offers fresh produce, proteins, dairy, and pantry staples. Walk in, no appointment, no ID, no proof of income required. Free parking at St. John Street entrance.

  Hours & eligibility

  Listed hours

  Thursdays 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

  Who this helps

  Open to anyone experiencing food insecurity. No ID, income verification, or documentation required. You do not need to be a MaineHealth patient.

  Confirm details with the organization.

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• 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.

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• 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.

  Find your local WIC clinicView details

Listings may include nearby communities. Contact the organization to confirm its current location, hours, and who it serves.