Stories from the road
Comprehensive Study of Hunger in Maine Reveals Persistent and Widespread Suffering
As the Maine State Legislature begins considering budget proposals and bills aimed at further restricting the state’s safety net, a research study by Preble Street and Good Shepherd Food Bank reveals that recent policy changes to food assistance programs have already intensified the suffering and hunger of many Mainers.
Hannaford Supermarkets to Receive 2017 JoAnn Pike Humanitarian Award from Good Shepherd Food Bank
Good Shepherd Food Bank today announced that it will award the 2017 JoAnn Pike Humanitarian Award to Hannaford Supermarkets in...
Employees from Businesses of Any Size Inject Energy into Volunteer Program
Providing time for employees to volunteer at Good Shepherd Food Bank may seem like a significant commitment that only the...
TD Bank Employees Give Back by Volunteering
Whether a national corporation or a mom and pop shop, businesses can encourage volunteerism among their employees. By doing so,...
Time Well Spent for Individuals Volunteering at the Food Bank
Those who volunteer at Good Shepherd Food Bank arrive to our front door from a multitude of pathways. Some volunteers...
Our November Newsletter
This season of gratitude and giving is such a good time for counting our blessings and remembering those who don’t...
Maine Dairy Promotion Board and Good Shepherd Food Bank Bring Milk to School Food Pantries with Milk2MyPlate
Milk is one of the most requested items at food banks across the country, but food banks rarely have enough...
First National Bank Pledges to Help End Hunger in Maine with $50,000 Commitment to Good Shepherd Food Bank
First National Bank has announced a $50,000 gift to Good Shepherd Food Bank for improvements to the organization’s Hampden food...
Bangor Savings Bank Foundation Awards Good Shepherd Food Bank $50,000 for Renovation of Hampden Distribution Facility
Bangor Savings Bank has announced a $50,000 gift to Good Shepherd Food Bank for improvements to the organization’s Hampden distribution...
Food Pantry Capacity Investments Provide Support to Partner Agencies in Seven Counties
Maine’s food pantries face daily challenges which can be difficult to overcome, especially since these organizations are often run by...
New USDA Survey Indicates Both Progress and Setbacks for Maine
The United States Department of Agriculture released its annual survey of Food Security in U.S. Households and the results show...
Good Shepherd Food Bank Awarded $3 Million for Purchase of Nutritious, Maine-grown Foods for Hunger Relief Efforts
The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) has awarded Good Shepherd Food Bank $3 million to purchase vegetables, fruits, and seafood...
Good Shepherd Food Bank named one of the 2016 Best Places to Work in Maine
Good Shepherd Food Bank earned the distinction of being named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine for...
Good Shepherd Food Bank Asks Mainers to Take Action to End Hunger
This September, Good Shepherd Food Bank and Feeding America’s nationwide network of food banks will mobilize across all 50 states...
Good Shepherd Food Bank and Full Plates Full Potential Award Grants to Expand Summer Food Service Program
Good Shepherd Food Bank, the state’s largest hunger relief organization, and Full Plates Full Potential, a statewide coalition working to...