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Equity & Impact

A fuller future for all

Hunger disproportionately impacts communities of color, Indigenous, refugee, immigrant, and asylum-seeking populations in the state of Maine. 

Good Shepherd Food Bank works diligently to combat the racial disparities that create unnecessary barriers for people of color to access the culturally relevant food they need when and where they need it.

Investing in change

Eligible organizations include those primarily led by and working with communities of color, Indigenous, refugee, immigrant, and asylum-seeking populations in the state of Maine.

Thank you for your interest in applying to Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Equity & Impact Funds!

Community Redistribution Fund

Apply for funding to address the disproportionate impact of food insecurity and increase access to culturally relevant foods.

Application period opens in October with a grant cycle of once per year.
For more information visit here.

We are now accepting applications for the Implementation and Planning Grants.

World Refugee Day 2022 - Celebration in Auburn/Lewiston, Maine

Cultural Celebrations Fund

Apply for funding to help your community observe, celebrate, and share their culture through cuisine. 

Organizations are encouraged to apply a few months in advance of their observance. Applications are accepted year-round on a rolling basis. Grantmaking determination can take up to one month.

Applications have closed.

The Equity and Impact Support Team

Meet the team that supports our Equity and Impact initiatives.

Khadija Ahmed

Community Impact Manager

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