Food support,
around South Portland.
Find food pantries, community meals, and help with groceries in or around South Portland.
Find food help near you
Food resources around South Portland
Local listings and statewide options. Contact the organization before visiting.
No local matches here yet.
This doesn’t mean help isn’t available. Try all support, explore another town, or use the help below.
Call 211 Maine-
The Locker Project
111 Wescott Road, South Portland, ME 04106
Rescues fresh fruit, vegetables, bread, and protein and delivers it to schools and partner sites across southern Maine to feed food-insecure children and families.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Distribution through partner schools and sites; office Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Children and families experiencing food insecurity in southern Maine. No paperwork or income verification at most distribution sites.
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.