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Scarborough School Nutrition
Backpack Program

Call (207) 730-4703

Scarborough Public Schools offers weekly food packages for district families who need food.

Contact & access

Call (207) 730-4703

Confirm current services, requirements, and how to get started.

Season
During the school year.
Listed hours
Wed 9:30 AM-1:30 PM

Getting started.

Who this helps

Families who need food may ask to participate.

How to get started

Staff will help you enter and make sure you receive your food.

  1. Ask about enrollment.

    Contact your child's school, or call Tai Shao at (207) 730-4703 or email [email protected].

  2. Pick up your order.

    Pick up orders every Wednesday from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Wentworth kitchen door.

  3. Arrange another pickup time.

    If you cannot come then, call Tai Shao at (207) 730-4703 or email [email protected] to arrange another time.

How they can help.

During the school year, packages include breakfast and lunch items for weekends, holidays, and school vacations. They include nonperishable foods, fresh produce, and meat.

  • Weekly packages with nonperishable foods, fresh produce, meat, and breakfast and lunch items for weekends, holidays, and school vacations.
  • Enrollment help through a child's school or Tai Shao.
  • Staff help entering the pickup area.

A few questions before you go.

Check how the service works, when it is available, and any costs. Ask about communication or accessibility support if you need it.

  • Is food support available to my family?
  • What food is in the weekly package?
  • Can I pick up outside the Wednesday window?
  • Will packages be available during school vacations?
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About this listing

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Service information checked against Backpack Program - Scarborough Public Schools and October 16, 2026 District Newsletter - Scarborough Public Schools. This is not a live availability check.

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