Stories from the road
Kids Café Program Grows with New Sites Across Maine
The coastal town of Belfast in Waldo County presents visitors with quintessential Maine seascapes and a cozy downtown, home to a variety of shops. Nestled on the second floor of a colonial-style brick building in the heart of downtown Belfast is an afterschool program. The Game Loft, a Kids Café Program site, opens its doors four days per week to the world of Dungeons and Dragons, long conversations about homemade chain mail, historical live action role plays, and Magic deck stacking techniques.


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...

Little farm stand yields big impact for Mainers
The boy scrambled across the sand towards the sound of the food truck parked up on the street. His face...

Cooking does matter to seniors in East Waterboro
This particular August morning had a crisp temperature and scent. As the sun climbed over the trees lining Route 5,...

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...

Don’t Wait, Hydrate!
Water comprises 60 percent of your body weight and plays a vital role in the function of your body. Water...

Berry Fruit Farm Turns Roughly 133,000 Apples into Applesauce
When an unexpected delivery of 44,000 pounds of apples (that accounts for roughly 133,000 apples!) arrived at Good Shepherd Food...

Congratulations to our Outstanding School Partners
As the 2015-2016 school year comes to a close, Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Child Hunger Team is extending a sincere...
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...