Volunteering is a great way to give back. We rely on volunteers daily to help with essential tasks such as sorting and packing food donations, assisting with community cooking classes, administrative work, and more. Sign up today to join us.
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Meals provided to Mainers
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Equivalent of volunteers’ time
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We proudly honor our volunteers for their service through Apple Corps, our volunteer recognition and ambassador program. Volunteers are awarded based on the cumulative number of hours (program began in 2021).
Volunteers sort and inspect food items, pack boxes for low-income seniors, pack bags for our healthcare program, cull produce, answer phones for our annual telethon fundraiser, help with Cooking Matters classes, advocate, and other various administrative tasks for projects large and small.
From lending a hand in the food bank to teaching a nutrition-focused cooking class at your local community center, or advocating for change. Give back your way.
With over 600 partners in Maine, there are many opportunities to make a local impact. Find food pantries, meal sites, shelters, and more with our Food Map.
Make a difference by supporting the Food Bank with the critical funds it needs to make an impact. Join Thrive 365, host a Virtual Food Drive, fundraise, and more!
Meet our volunteer team.
Jane Clifford, Volunteer Engagement Manager, joined Good Shepherd Food Bank in March 2020.
Prior to her role at the Food Bank, Jane managed marketing communications for businesses and worked in fundraising for non-profits in the Midwest. She had a brief but impactful opportunity to assist City Year in Manchester, New Hampshire—an organization dedicated to providing educational support to at-risk students through mobilizing AmeriCorps volunteers. Before that, she managed communications and development for a free medical clinic in Minnesota. Throughout much of Jane’s career and volunteer experiences, she consistently found herself engaged in work that directly addressed the critical issue of food insecurity.
Jane believes everyone should have equitable access to nutritious food and primary healthcare. Nine years ago, Jane and her husband decided to settle in Maine, drawn by its unique charm and a desire for new experiences, after raising their two children in the Midwest.
Jane is a certified yoga instructor, and in her free time, she enjoys running, tennis, and supporting local organic farmers.
Monica Hirschman, volunteer engagement coordinator, joined Good Shepherd Food Bank in November 2024. A Maine native, Monica has always been dedicated to fostering meaningful connections within her community.
Prior to joining the Food Bank, Monica served as a Childcare Director, where she developed valuable leadership, program management, and relationship-building skills. Her experience in working with families and community partners has helped shape her approach to volunteer engagement.
Monica holds a bachelor’s degree in both English and Psychology, reflecting her commitment to understanding human behavior and creating opportunities for others to connect and contribute. She is especially excited to engage and inspire volunteers, helping them to support the Food Bank’s mission.
Outside of work, Monica enjoys visiting farmers’ markets, exploring local produce, and reading a wide range of books. She is also passionate about writing and storytelling, believing in its power to connect people and spark change.
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