Stories from the road
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 unpaid volunteers. Without warning, a refrigerator filled with milk and fresh produce or a freezer housing meat and fish could suddenly stop humming. In some cases, limited storage space means a pantry has to turn away food donations, resulting in fewer community members being assisted.
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...
