Stories from the road
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 distribution center. This enhanced facility will allow Good Shepherd Food Bank to ensure that people in northern, eastern, and central Maine who are struggling with hunger have year-round access to local produce, dairy, meat, and seafood products.

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...

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 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 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...

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...
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...