Getting started.
Who this helps
Open to anyone experiencing food insecurity. No ID, income verification, or documentation required. You do not need to be a MaineHealth patient.
How to get started
Walk in during open hours on Thursdays from 10 AM to 3 PM. No sign-up, no appointment, no paperwork. Pick up a selection of fresh and non-perishable food items.
How they can help.
The MaineHealth Food Pantry operates out of Maine Medical Center on Congress Street in Portland. It was established to address food insecurity in the community by providing healthy, nutritious food at no cost. The pantry is open to anyone. You do not need to be a MaineHealth patient. It stocks fresh produce, dairy, proteins, and shelf-stable pantry staples. The pantry is accessible by METRO bus routes 1, 5, 7, 9A, and 9B, with free parking available at the St. John Street entrance.
- Free fresh produce, dairy, proteins, and pantry staples
- Weekly distribution every Thursday
- Accessible by public transit (METRO bus routes 1, 5, 7, 9A, 9B)
- Free parking at St. John Street entrance
What to have ready.
Nothing required. Bags or boxes for carrying food are helpful but not necessary.
Call with your questions