The Locker Project
Free, no cost No ID required
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.
Who can use this?
Children and families experiencing food insecurity in southern Maine. No paperwork or income verification at most distribution sites.
About this resource
Founded in Portland in 2014, The Locker Project rescues more than 200,000 pounds of fresh food a year and distributes it through low-barrier take-home programs at schools and community partners across southern Maine.
Services offered
- School-based take-home food bags
- Fresh produce, bread, and protein distribution
- Summer food programs
- Partner site distribution
What to expect
Ask your child's school nurse, counselor, or teacher about Locker Project distribution at the school. Visit mainelockerproject.org to find partner sites.
What to bring
Nothing required.