Getting started.
Who this helps
Open to anyone experiencing food insecurity in the Lewiston-Auburn area. No ID or income verification required.
How to get started
Walk in Thursdays from 11 AM to 6 PM. The first Thursday pantry day was Oct 29, 2026. The space is welcoming and community-oriented. The pantry page links to local and statewide food resource maps.
How they can help.
Gather to Grow, formerly St. Mary's Nutrition Center, is located at 208 Bates Street in Lewiston. They operate a food pantry, host community meals, and support community gardens, youth engagement, and school-based garden and cooking programs in Lewiston-Auburn. Gather to Grow is now an independent nonprofit, formerly part of St. Mary's Health System. The organization says it moves more than 10,000 pounds of food through its building each week.
- Food pantry with fresh and non-perishable food
- Community meals prepared by neighborhood chefs, partner organizations and local businesses
- School cooking clubs and hands-on garden learning.
- Community gardens
- Youth engagement and school programs with gardening and cooking activities
What to have ready.
Nothing required. Bags for carrying food are helpful.
Call with your questions