Food support,
around Waterville.
Find food pantries, community meals, and help with groceries in or around Waterville.
Find food help near you
Food resources around Waterville
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.
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Waterville Area Soup Kitchen
38 College Avenue, Waterville, ME 04901
Community soup kitchen operating 'The Lighthouse' dining room, serving free hot meals Monday through Friday to anyone in need in the greater Waterville area.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 11:20am-12:30pm
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone. No ID, income verification, or residency requirements.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Greater Waterville Area Food Bank
61 Pleasant Street, Waterville, ME 04901
Community food bank at Pleasant Street United Methodist Church providing free groceries to Waterville area residents. Open four mornings a week plus Monday evenings.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Thu 9-11am, Mon evenings 5:30-7pm. Closed holidays and when Waterville Schools close for weather.
- Who this helps
- Waterville area residents in need of food assistance.
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.