Want to become a partner in building a future where all Mainers are food secure? We offer many options for individuals, businesses, and organizations to give in support of our mission – whether you want to make a gift now, later, or want to encourage others to get involved. And if you need help or have any questions, our dedicated development team provides support for our family of donors at every level.
You can make a one-time gift or become a member of Thrive365, our monthly giving program. Just select “monthly” option when you donate on our secure website.
We also accept donations over the phone by calling (207) 782-3554 ext. 1165, or you can send a check to Good Shepherd Food Bank, PO Box 1807, Auburn, ME 04211-1807.
We offer businesses and organizations many options to partner with us. You can host a speaker, publicly present a check, or create a cause marketing campaign – which includes encouraging donations at the point of purchase, donating a percentage of sales, and product-based fundraisers.
Request a speaker for your event to bring awareness to the issue of food insecurity in our state and how we are building a stronger, more resilient Maine together.
We’re happy to accept checks of all sizes. If your organization is interested in publicly presenting a monetary donation, please submit the application below.
Give your customers and employees a way to help reduce food insecurity in Maine while promoting your brand or company. Learn more about how your organization can implement a benefit for Good Shepherd Food Bank.
We invite any socially responsible corporation or corporate foundation to help support us in our mission of reducing food insecurity through monetary gifts and/or food donations. For more information on our corporate partners program, contact Georgia Jenkins (gjenkins@gsfb.org).
For assistance with donations, please reach out to the development operations team at (207) 782-3554 x1165 or devops@gsfb.org.
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Our Major and Planned Giving Team, including our Philanthropy Advisors, works closely with donors to align their philanthropic goals and strategies with the work of Good Shepherd Food Bank. We also have a Corporate and Foundation Relations Officer who partners with socially-responsible corporations to maximize their impact.
Erin Fogg, vice president of development and communications, helps lead the Food Bank’s efforts to mobilize the public in the fight to end hunger. In her position since 2016, Erin oversees a team of fundraising and communications professionals responsible for engaging the public and donors in our work and the issue of hunger. The team is responsible for raising the philanthropic support that fuels our work and supporting all organizational initiatives through marketing and public relations. Erin recently led the Food Bank through two successful campaigns aimed at increasing the organization’s capacity to drastically grow meal distribution, including a $5 million capital campaign for a second distribution center in Hampden and a $250 million multi-year comprehensive campaign that included both donated food and funds.
Erin has 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Prior to joining the Food Bank, Erin worked in fundraising and communications at The Jackson Laboratory, Friends of Acadia, and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. Erin received a B.A. in Communications from Elizabethtown College and completed her M.B.A. at Husson University. A native Vermonter, Erin and her family have made Maine their home since 2007.
Erin Peck Yarema, Director of Major and Planned Giving, acquired a passion for development from her time as a college student receiving scholarship support and witnessing dynamic change on campus fueled by generous donors.
Working in the fundraising field since 2003, Erin is inspired by working with people to make transformational gifts that intersect a donor’s philanthropic goals and Good Shepherd Food Bank’s strategic vision.
A native Mainer and graduate of Waynflete School and Bard College, Erin lives in Yarmouth and serves on the board of the Yarmouth Education Foundation. Erin especially enjoys time spent with family, including her son Nicholas, partner J, and his children William and Clara, tending to gardens, preparing and enjoying delicious food, home improvement projects, and soaking up the Maine outdoors in all seasons.
Courtney Erin Holub, Philanthropy Advisor, is responsible for working with donors to support the strategic goals of the Good Shepherd Food Bank. Her work includes understanding our donors’ interests and aligning their philanthropic goals with the programs of the Food Bank.
For over a decade, she has held leadership positions in nonprofits, including programming, marketing, communications, and philanthropy. Her work has been focused on increasing opportunity and equity for underserved populations. In 2016 Courtney relocated to Maine and has been focused on philanthropy ever since. With the ultimate goal of mission delivery, Courtney is passionate about relationship building and finding funding partnerships that ignite the donor’s excitement and increase the organization’s capacity.
Courtney received a B.F.A in Art Education and 3D Fine Arts from Massachusetts College of Art and completed her Masters in Nonprofit Management at Northeastern University. She volunteers in her community as an advisor with the Olympia Snowe Leadership Institute and adaptive ski coach and consultant with New England Disabled Sports. Courtney lives in Portland with her husband, son, and dog and enjoys spending her time being active, gardening, reading, and cooking.
As a Philanthropy Advisor, Carol works to understand donor interests and strategies to meet their community and philanthropic goals. Before joining Good Shepherd Food Bank in May 2021, Carol served as Director of Strategic Partnerships at IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System at the University of Denver. Claiming Colorado as her adopted home in 1993, she held roles at Colorado Public Radio, served as Donor Advisor at the Alzheimer’s Association, and led the $30M Fast Forward Campaign at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. In these positions, she built and implemented communications plans and managed robust pipelines of potential and current donors while expanding interest and engagement.
Carol believes deeply that meaningful philanthropy arises from organizational engagement and conversations that test boundaries of thought and status quo, sparking interest and raising more questions than answers. Taking a genuine interest in individual curiosities, tapping into the core human motivation to connect, solve problems, and help others, she is convinced: people want to give and be a part of something bold and visionary.
After raising her three children in the foothills of Denver, Carol joined family in Portland, Maine, in October 2020, trading her skis for a kayak and continuing her search for adventure, to hike, breathe, and paddle with her Minpin, Roxy. She earned her B.A. in Anthropology with a concentration in Philosophy from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA.
Ethan Minton, Philanthropy Advisor, joined the Food Bank in 2017. He obtained a passion for ending hunger in 9th grade while completing an English assignment and, as he entered college, Ethan started raising money for organizations including Save the Children and Good Shepherd Food Bank.
Ethan has over 20 years of experience in broadcasting and prior to Good Shepherd Food Bank he was a trustee and then program director at Mid Coast Hunger Prevention.
Ethan studied business management at the University of Maine and lives with his wife and daughter and their cats in Brunswick.
Dan provides administrative support to the Development team at the Food Bank. His work includes scheduling, data management, and communicating with both internal and external partners. Prior to joining Good Shepherd Food Bank, he provided administrative support to large team of account and patient program executives at the American Cancer Society.
He also completed a year of national service as an AmeriCorps volunteer in mid-coast Maine. Dan received a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Maine.
“I’m excited to join the team at Good Shepherd Food Bank and support the goal of ending hunger in Maine through improved access, education, advocacy, and effective partnerships,” stated Georgia Jenkins, corporate and foundation relations officer. “I’ve always had a passion for anti-hunger and anti-poverty work, beginning as a teenager serving meals at the local soup kitchen and deciding early on to focus on solutions-based work in the nonprofit field.” Georgia has over a decade of nonprofit experience, with a focus on relationship building, grants management, and process improvement. Prior to joining the Food Bank, she worked as the grants manager at Preble Street. Georgia currently serves on the Board of Youth and Family Outreach, an early childhood education and community center in Portland. She earned her Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management from Regis University and holds a Bachelor’s in Sociology from Drew University. She served two terms with AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps which fueled her passion for volunteering, community engagement, and connecting with people. Georgia lives in Portland with her wife, two kids, and a very energetic border collie!
Donor Relations staff ensure donors have positive, accurate, and fulfilling experiences with Good Shepherd Food Bank. From Annual Giving and Development Operations to Donor Engagement, this team is responsible for donor services, fundraising communications, and enriching engagement opportunities.
With a decade of experience in nonprofit fundraising and communications, Robin oversees the donor experience, emphasizing annual giving strategies and donor services. She calls upon her experience with large-scale direct response and data-driven donor engagement strategies to create experiences that help donors make a difference in their communities. She is happy to talk your ear off about the value of a recurring monthly donation and appreciates crafting a good thank-you note. Robin grew up in central Maine, has lived and worked in the Midwest and Washington, DC, and now resides in Bucksport with her husband and dog
Anna Mercier, Annual Giving Specialist, joined the Food Bank in October 2021 as part of the Donor Relations team. Anna coordinates the Food Bank’s direct marketing program and supports mid-level donors and the Thrive365 monthly giving program. She has seven years of experience in fundraising and communications from working at the Forest Society of Maine, a statewide land trust. Before that, she was employed by several other Maine nonprofits in various capacities. Anna graduated from the University of Maine in Orono in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree. She currently lives in Eddington with her husband and a rambunctious dog. “What I love about working for nonprofits,” Anna says, “is that I can go to work every day knowing that what I do helps make a positive difference in my community. At the Food Bank, I get to be part of an amazing group of staff, donors, and volunteers who are equally passionate about lending a hand to our neighbors and making Maine a better place.”
Kate Rice, Donor Engagement Specialist, coordinates community fundraisers, food drives and creates engaging educational events for Good Shepherd Food Bank’s donors. Kate joined Good Shepherd Food Bank in September 2022 after working for several years with the Wells Reserve at Laudholm in Wells, ME. Previously, she held roles at All Faiths Food Bank in Sarasota, FL, and served as an AmeriCorps Vista with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul community assistance center in Exeter, NH. Kate received her B.A. from the University of New Hampshire with a double major in Environmental and Resource Economics and Geography. When she’s not working, you can find Kate tending to her gardens and chickens, hiking, camping, and enjoying Maine throughout the seasons with her husband and dog.
Jennifer Wilson, Development Communications Specialist, joined the Food Bank in October 2022. After working in development for the last few years, she has learned the art of creating visually appealing content that resonates with donors while being able to proofread documents at light speed. She is now tasked with conveying the impact of our work to donors at all levels. Jennifer comes to Good Shepherd Food Bank after working and volunteering with international nonprofits and has over a decade of communications experience in the private sector. She earned her bachelor’s degree in media studies, with a concentration in production and design, at the University of Southern Maine. She received her master’s degree in international studies with a focus on Latin America from Concordia University Irvine, which included fieldwork in Guatemala and Colombia. Although she grew up primarily in Southern California, it isn’t easy to pinpoint which city Jennifer is from, being the daughter of a former Marine. She has called Maine her home for over 15 years now, and she is excited to use her skills and experience, as well as her love of storytelling, to help her community and end hunger in Maine for good. Most days, you are likely to find Jennifer traveling, hiking with her partner, or spending time with her two teens, bearded dragon and dingo, aka “Charlie, the dog.”
Julie joined the Food Bank ten years ago and considers herself fortunate to work for an organization with a mission that is so close to her heart. Her work as the Manager of Development Operations allows her to see first-hand the generosity and kindness of the Food Bank’s donors. Julie grew up in Massachusetts and having enjoyed Maine as a special place over the years made the move. She resides in Scarborough with her husband and cat.
Ashley Davis, development operations coordinator, is responsible for the operational functions of the Developmental Operations team and supports the fundraising efforts of the Food Bank by seeking ways to increase gift processing efficiencies and sending acknowledgments of thanks to our generous donors. A part of the Food Bank team since 2019, Ashley strongly believes that food insecurity is a nationwide pandemic and takes great pride in supporting a cause she is very passionate about. Having lived in Maine all her life, Ashley enjoys being outside with family and friends. Her passions include four-wheeling, gardening, swimming, repurposing antique furniture, and interior decorating. She resides in Buckfield, Maine, with her fiancé, Corey, three stepsons, Camden, Bohden, and Harrison, and her dog and cat, Roxy and Kitty.
“One of my biggest hobbies is cooking; it brings a lot of joy to me and I love seeing how it can bring people together,” said Kaitlyn Myers, development operations associate. “It’s heartbreaking to see the level of food insecurity in Maine (and nationally!) and realizing that so many people are worried about getting enough food on the table that it can be one of the biggest stressors in their daily life. I love that I’m now part of an organization that hopes to remove the stigma and stress of food insecurity because I want everyone to have the chance to see food as something that brings their families together and maybe even sparks joy like it does for me.” Myer’s background consists of positions in HR and accounting at nonprofits that provided support to children and adults with developmental disabilities; she assisted with case management at a law firm and held an administrative position at a doctor’s office. Myers also studied at Frostburg State University in Maryland and the University of Maryland Global Campus, and she is currently studying Data Analytics at SNHU.
