Good Shepherd Food Bank
Good Shepherd Food Bank
Maine's largest hunger-relief organization, distributing food to 600+ partner agencies statewide. Use their online Food Map at gsfb.org to find a pantry near you. Also offers Cooking Matters nutrition education classes.
Who can use this?
Good Shepherd Food Bank is a distribution hub — individuals cannot pick up food directly from the Auburn warehouse. Instead, they supply food to 600+ partner pantries, meal sites, schools, and healthcare centers across all 16 Maine counties. Anyone in Maine experiencing food insecurity can access food through these partners.
About this resource
Good Shepherd Food Bank is the largest hunger relief organization in Maine, providing food to more than 600 partner agencies from Kittery to Fort Kent. They serve tens of thousands of Mainers every week. Through programs like Mainers Feeding Mainers, they partner with over 70 Maine farms to distribute millions of pounds of fresh, locally grown food annually.
Services offered
- Food distribution to 600+ partner agencies statewide
- Online Food Map to find nearby pantries and meal sites (gsfb.org/food-map)
- Mainers Feeding Mainers program (Maine-grown food from 70+ farm partners)
- Food Mobile program (mobile pantry reaching underserved areas)
- Cooking Matters classes (free hands-on cooking and nutrition education)
- School meal support programs
- Senior food assistance
What to expect
Do not drive to the Auburn warehouse expecting to pick up food. Instead, use the Food Map at gsfb.org/food-map to find a partner food pantry or meal site near you. Each partner agency sets its own hours and procedures. Many allow walk-ins and don't require income verification.
What to bring
Varies by partner agency. Use the Food Map to find your local pantry and contact them directly.
Visit gsfb.org/food-map to find the nearest partner pantry, then contact them for hours and requirements.