The mission of Good Shepherd Food Bank is to eliminate hunger in Maine by improving access to nutritious and culturally relevant food for people in need, building strong community partnerships, and mobilizing the public in the fight to end hunger.
The mission of Good Shepherd Food Bank is to eliminate hunger in Maine by improving access to nutritious and culturally relevant food for people in need, building strong community partnerships, and mobilizing the public in the fight to end hunger. To achieve this mission, we acknowledge that hunger is rooted in the systemic inequities and injustices that cause and perpetuate poverty and food insecurity. People and communities that experience marginalization and oppression based on race, socioeconomic standing, gender, and other identities are disproportionately impacted by hunger. In order to end hunger in our state, we must include those most impacted and elevate their voices in our planning and decision-making; listen to understand the diverse experiences and needs of Mainers at risk of hunger, and invest in and work alongside our partners and neighbors to create equitable access to nutritious and culturally appropriate foods.
The story of Good Shepherd Food Bank is one of small beginnings, but of consistent and impressive growth. In 1981, JoAnn and Ray Pike noticed the amount of food being wasted locally and soon after saw a newspaper article about a food bank in Kansas City.
In addition to distributing food to Mainers in need, the Food Bank is leading a statewide effort to combat the root causes of hunger by engaging in advocacy, nutrition education, and strategic partnerships. We welcome you to join us in this effort!
When positions are available, they can be viewed here.
Kay Gray – Sourcing Director
kgray@gsfb.org
Nancy Perry – Senior Sourcing Manager
nperry@gsfb.org or (207) 782-3554 ext. 1109
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Jessica Donahue – Director of Marketing and Communications
jdonahue@gsfb.org
Nicole Nadeau – Vice President of People and Culture
nnadeau@gsfb.org
George Fox – Vice President of Supply Chain
gfox@gsfb.org
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