How We Help

Good Shepherd Food Bank is committed to advocating on behalf of Mainers who are struggling with hunger. Our public policy goals are based on our values and mission. Together with Feeding America, we are working to ensure that:

1. Food pantries & meal sites across Maine are well-stocked with nutritious food for the clients who depend on their services.
2. No child in Maine goes without the nutritious food they need.
3. Families have a solid foundation because they have reliable access to nutritious food.
4. Mainers have a place to turn to during hard times.

Based on these priorities, we work to engage policymakers and mobilize the public on behalf of vital hunger relief programs. Federal nutrition programs are a crucial safety net for hundreds of thousands of Maine families.