Federal assistance for Maine residents
We assist federal programs to be more accessible at a local level.
Sourcing Initiatives
We assist federal USDA Commodity Foods Programs to support Maine residents with the nutrient-dense food necessary for a healthy life. Through these programs, we are able to pack and distribute 6,000-9,000 boxes of supplemental foods every month to individuals and families across our state.
Senior Boxes (CSFP)
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) works to improve the health of people ages 60+ by supplementing their diets with the nutritious USDA commodity foods they need to live healthier lives.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a USDA commodity food program for families at risk of hunger. We work closely with The Maine Department of Agriculture to distribute to local hunger relief agencies.
Culturally Relevant Food
Good Shepherd Food Bank established the Community Redistribution Fund to provide grants directly to grassroots organizations led by and primarily serving communities of color to source and distribute culturally important food.
Our efforts and growth
See how the Food Bank works with federal and local partner agencies to source food.
Neighbors select fruit at a partner agency.
Boxes of school supplies ready to be distributed.
Neighbors select items.
Volunteers pack CSFP boxes.
A neighbor selects fresh produce.
Volunteers pack CSFP boxes with canned food in the Hannaford Center.
The Sourcing Team
Meet the team behind our sourcing initiatives.
Amy Mailman
Sourcing Specialist
Mary Crockett
Purchasing Specialist
Donna Lorello
Retail Donations Outreach Manager
Kay Gray
Sourcing Director
Kay Gray, Sourcing Director, joined the Food Bank in August 2021.
Kay is at the helm of strategic planning for various food streams, encompassing Retail/Fresh Rescue, Maine Agriculture/Producers, USDA programs, and purchasing budgets. Her mission is to ensure that our 600+ partner network has improved access to nutritious and culturally relevant food, contributing to delivering 40 million pounds of food to communities across Maine.
Before joining the Food Bank, Kay spent an impressive 25 years at L.L. Bean, serving as the Senior Inventory Buyer and Production Planner.
Kay cherishes moments spent with her grandchildren in her leisure time, and she also enjoys crafting custom jewelry and tending to her garden.
Nancy Perry
Senior Sourcing Manager
Nancy Perry, Senior Sourcing Manager, initially joined the Food Bank in October 2008 as Food Resource Coordinator.
Nancy was initially responsible for soliciting donated food from various sources. She then advanced to become the Food Sourcing Manager and later took on the role of the Mainers Feeding Mainers Program Manager, where she works closely with over 90 local farms, dairies, fisheries, and food producers to provide nutritious, locally sourced food to our network of over 600 partner agencies, contributing significantly to our efforts to eliminate hunger in Maine.
Before joining the Food Bank, Nancy provided administrative support in the private sector and had experience with another nonprofit organization. She has served on the Good Food Council of Lewiston/Auburn and the Produce Council for Feeding America. In 2014, Nancy received Leader of the Year Recognition for the Northeast from Feeding America.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters and five grandchildren. She enjoys reading, knitting, and crocheting.