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Spread Cheer by Supporting Good Shepherd Food Bank This Season!

This year, with the help of 600 hunger-relief organizations, community members, staff, and supporters like you, we have distributed more meals than ever in our history to families across the state where and when they needed it. But hunger is still a reality for many Mainers.

Which is why, this season, you can join us in making a lasting impact by supporting families and individuals experiencing hunger through thoughtful, inclusive ways to give. We offer many flexible ways to support our mission!

Whether you’re making a donation online, in honor of a loved one, or contributing through a donor-advised fund (DAF), your generosity helps provide more than meals—it brings hope, stability, and possibility so that neighbors across the state can do more than survive – they can thrive. Together, we can ensure that everyone in our community has the opportunity to share in the joys of the season.

Read on to discover how you can join us in spreading holiday cheer and help Maine families access the food they need – today and in the future!

Your GivingTuesday Gift Can Go Twice As Far
Give online – Now or Monthly

Online giving is one of the simplest and most effective ways to support our mission. Your contribution goes directly toward providing nutritious meals for people experiencing hunger in Maine. Consider making your impact even greater by setting up a monthly donation. Recurring gifts allow us to plan ahead and ensure we’re ready to meet the needs of families year-round—not just during the holidays.

Donate as a gift to someone you love

Looking for a meaningful way to honor someone special? A donation in their name is a gift that truly embodies the spirit of the giving season. Not only does it celebrate your loved one, but it also helps ensure that families across Maine can access the nutritious, culturally relevant food they need.

Any gift can be a tribute, just select the option when donating online or contact us at devops@gmail.com. 

Donor Advised Funds

If you have a donor-advised fund, making a contribution to Good Shepherd Food Bank is an excellent way to maximize your giving this season. A DAF allows you to streamline your charitable giving while supporting causes you care about most, like ending hunger in Maine.

With your DAF gift, you’ll help children, families, and older Mainers access the food they need to thrive—not just during the holidays, but throughout the year.

More ways to give

Here are a few more options to consider:

  • Employer Match: Check if your workplace offers a matching gift program to double your impact.
  • IRA Donations: For people 70 ½ or older, you can make tax-free gifts directly from your IRA.
  • Estate Planning: Leave a lasting legacy by including the Food Bank in your estate plans.
more ways to give

No matter how you choose to give, it makes a real impact on families experiencing hunger – from Kittery to Madawaska. Because no one should go hungry but by working together we can truly end hunger for good.