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Food & Nutrition · Saco

Food support,
around Saco.

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

Find food help near you

Food resources around Saco

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

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.

  • Pantry

    Saco Food Pantry

    67 Ocean Park Rd, Saco, ME 04072

    Food pantry serving Saco residents. Open weekday mornings with an additional evening session the first Tuesday of each month.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon-Fri 9:00-10:30 AM; first Tuesday of the month 5:00-6:30 PM; closed weekends, holidays, and days school is closed or delayed for inclement weather.
    Who this helps
    Saco residents. Must bring proof of residency (utility bill, lease).

    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.

  • Benefits

    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.

  • Benefits

    Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

    Statewide support

    Maine's Summer Food Service Program provides free meals to children age 18 and younger at approved summer sites in areas with many low-income children.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Call to confirm current hours.
    Who this helps
    Any child age 18 or younger can get free meals at an approved site. Sites are in areas with many low-income children.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • Benefits

    No-Charge School Meals in Maine Public Schools

    Statewide support

    Maine public schools serve breakfast and lunch at no charge. Some tuition-approved private schools must also provide no-charge meals to their publicly funded students.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Call to confirm current hours.
    Who this helps
    Students at Maine public schools can get school meals at no charge. A tuition-approved private school must provide no-charge breakfast or lunch to its publicly funded students if it has at least 60% publicly funded students, participates in the National School Lunch Program, and serves that meal.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • Benefits

    SNAP Food Benefits (Food Supplement Program)

    Statewide support

    Maine's SNAP program gives eligible households a monthly benefit to buy nutritious food. SNAP may also help with work training and local produce rewards.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Call to confirm current hours.
    Who this helps
    Maine residents may qualify based on income, household composition, certain expenses, and other criteria. The household's situation affects eligibility.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • Benefits

    Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Senior Boxes

    Statewide support

    CSFP helps low-income older adults get nutritious food.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Call to confirm current hours.
    Who this helps
    Applicants must be at least 60 years old at some point during the month they receive food. They may qualify through SNAP, a Medicare Savings Program, the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), the Low-Income Subsidy Program, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Other applicants may qualify under the 2026-2027 income guidelines, set at 150% of the federal poverty line.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • Benefits

    Maine Senior FarmShare Program

    Statewide support

    Maine Senior FarmShare is a seasonal food-share program for income-eligible older adults.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Call to confirm current hours.
    Who this helps
    For the senior route, applicants must live in Maine, be 60 or older, and meet the income guidelines. Native Americans age 55 or older and adults age 18 or older with a disability in qualifying housing may also qualify.

    Confirm details with the organization.

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.