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Our Impact

33.6m

Meals distributed
in 2023

600+

Partner
agencies

43

Years working to
eliminate hunger

3.6m

Pounds of food
sourced locally

100%

Dedicated to
eliminating hunger

About Us

Our Mission

The mission of Good Shepherd Food Bank is to promote food security in Maine by improving access to nutritious and culturally relevant food for people experiencing hunger, building strong community partnerships, and mobilizing the public to address the root causes of hunger

Get involved with Good Shepherd Food Bank

Volunteers move produce at a GSFB food mobile site.

Become a Volunteer

Our volunteer program provides opportunities for individuals or groups to help sort, pack, and distribute food to those in need in our community.

Become a Donor

If you’re an organization fighting hunger in an underserved community, we’d love to partner with you to empower your services.

Become a Corporate Partner

Measure your impact with meals. Join our group of socially responsible corporations who support our mission through monetary gifts and/or food donations.

The many ways we help

Our programs that support a better and fuller future.

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Cooking Matters Maine

Learn how to cook healthy, delicious meals at a community center near you.

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Mainers Feeding Mainers

Join local Maine food producers to make a big impact on food insecurity.

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Advocating
for Change

Help us advocate for programs and policies that bring relief to individuals.

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Health &
Hunger

We partner with healthcare providers to connect patients with food and resources.

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Youth & Family Initiatives

Programs for meal support after school, on weekends, and during vacations.

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Equity & Impact Funds

Funding to address the disproportionate impact of food insecurity and increase access to culturally relevant foods.