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Heather Paquette, president of Good Shepherd Food Bank, in the Auburn Distribution Center, holding a case of cans in a black sweatshirt

Heather Paquette’s One-Year Reflection: A Year of Learning, Growth, and Partnerships

Reflecting on my first year as President of Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine, I am grateful for the path…

Credit: Black Owned Maine

Celebrating Cultural Diversity Through Food and Community

Good Shepherd Food Bank in partnership with Black Owned Maine issues grants AUBURN, Maine – Good Shepherd Food Bank of…

Good Shepherd Food Bank truck at a partner agency in Downeast Maine

Good Shepherd Food Bank Welcomes New Board Members

Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine recently welcomed five new board members to its Board of Directors and appointed a…

Good Shepherd Food Bank in Auburn

Maine’s Leading Hunger Relief Organization Reflects on Milestones and the Road Ahead

Good Shepherd Food Bank marks success of ambitious campaign and prepares for future challenges AUBURN, Maine—Good Shepherd Food Bank of…

A neighbor selects fresh produce at a partner agency.

Good Shepherd Food Bank Releases Report on Senior Hunger in Maine to Raise Awareness During Older Americans Month

May is Older Americans Month and Good Shepherd Food Bank is taking the opportunity to highlight the growing problem of…

Maine Egg Farmers Donate More Than 100,000 Eggs Just In Time For Easter

Hillandale Farm is helping in the fight against hunger by donating 9,000 dozen eggs to Good Shepherd Food Bank on…

Comprehensive Study of Hunger in Maine Reveals Persistent and Widespread Suffering

As the Maine State Legislature begins considering budget proposals and bills aimed at further restricting the state’s safety net, a…

Maine Dairy Promotion Board and Good Shepherd Food Bank Bring Milk to School Food Pantries with Milk2MyPlate

Milk is one of the most requested items at food banks across the country, but food banks rarely have enough…

Food Pantry Capacity Investments Provide Support to Partner Agencies in Seven Counties

Maine’s food pantries face daily challenges which can be difficult to overcome, especially since these organizations are often run by…

New USDA Survey Indicates Both Progress and Setbacks for Maine

The United States Department of Agriculture released its annual survey of Food Security in U.S. Households and the results show…

Good Shepherd Food Bank and Full Plates Full Potential Award Grants to Expand Summer Food Service Program

Good Shepherd Food Bank, the state’s largest hunger relief organization, and Full Plates Full Potential, a statewide coalition working to…

Staff of TD Bank present Kristen Miale with funds matching Giving Tuesday donations.

Giving Tuesday

Warehouse racking full of boxes of food at the Auburn warehouse.

Next Generation Foundation Awards $1 Million to Good Shepherd Food Bank

Good Shepherd Food Bank has received a $1,000,000 grant from Next Generation Foundation to help fund significant improvements to the…

PANERA BREAD® Donates $25,000 to Good Shepherd Food Bank

PR Management Corporation, a franchisee of Panera bread, presented $25,000 to Good Shepherd Food Bank as part of its Feeding…

Hannaford Supermarkets to Receive 2017 JoAnn Pike Humanitarian Award from Good Shepherd Food Bank

Good Shepherd Food Bank today announced that it will award the 2017 JoAnn Pike Humanitarian Award to Hannaford Supermarkets in…

TD Bank Employees Give Back by Volunteering

Whether a national corporation or a mom and pop shop, businesses can encourage volunteerism among their employees. By doing so,…

First National Bank Pledges to Help End Hunger in Maine with $50,000 Commitment to Good Shepherd Food Bank

First National Bank has announced a $50,000 gift to Good Shepherd Food Bank for improvements to the organization’s Hampden food…

Bangor Savings Bank Foundation Awards Good Shepherd Food Bank $50,000 for Renovation of Hampden Distribution Facility

Bangor Savings Bank has announced a $50,000 gift to Good Shepherd Food Bank for improvements to the organization’s Hampden distribution…

Good Shepherd Food Bank Awarded $3 Million for Purchase of Nutritious, Maine-grown Foods for Hunger Relief Efforts

The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) has awarded Good Shepherd Food Bank $3 million to purchase vegetables, fruits, and seafood…

Good Shepherd Food Bank Asks Mainers to Take Action to End Hunger

This September, Good Shepherd Food Bank and Feeding America’s nationwide network of food banks will mobilize across all 50 states…

Remembering the Givers

Earth Day, Every Day

2018 Annual Report

Our March Newsletter

In this issue of Helping Hands, we’re sharing stories of people who are going through a hard time in their…

Tough choices: Heat your home or feed your family?

Mainers are known for their hardiness. Whether working in the woods or out on the fishing boat, they live the…

Employees from Businesses of Any Size Inject Energy into Volunteer Program

Providing time for employees to volunteer at Good Shepherd Food Bank may seem like a significant commitment that only the…

Time Well Spent for Individuals Volunteering at the Food Bank

Those who volunteer at Good Shepherd Food Bank arrive to our front door from a multitude of pathways. Some volunteers…

Our November Newsletter

This season of gratitude and giving is such a good time for counting our blessings and remembering those who don’t…

Good Shepherd Food Bank named one of the 2016 Best Places to Work in Maine

Good Shepherd Food Bank earned the distinction of being named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine for…

Heat or Eat?

Hunger Action Month is Here

GSFB Food Mobile on the Go

Hard Choices: Heat or Eat?

Advocacy Update

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