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Our donors, volunteers, partners, and advocates allow Good Shepherd Food Bank to extend its reach and maximize efforts to eliminate hunger in Maine.

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Help Build a Food-Secure Future

Become a Donor

There are many ways to donate as an individual, business, or organization. Discover the giving options that best suit your needs, or contact us for assistance.

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Become a Volunteer

Our volunteer program provides opportunities for individuals or groups to help sort, pack, and distribute food to those in need in our community.

Become a Corporate Partner

Measure your impact with meals. Join our group of socially responsible corporations who support our mission through monetary gifts and/or food donations.

Take Action in Your Community

You can advocate, attend events, or donate surplus food in support of our shared mission of ending hunger.

Use your voice to influence programs and policies and create long-term solutions to hunger in our communities.

Join us at local events to connect with others and support the mission of creating a future where everyone in Maine is food secure.

Whether you are a business or an individual, you can enhance your support of people experiencing hunger by donating surplus food.

Even More Ways to Get Involved

Whether donating resources or time, there are many ways that you can help build a future where all Mainers are food secure.

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Donate

A donation of just $10 a month can help provide 20 meals.

Donor Advised Funds

Maximize your charitable impact by recommending grants from your DAF. It’s a flexible, tax-efficient way to support us.

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Estate Planning

Explore ways to give in the future through your will, life income or naming us as a beneficiary.

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Fundraise

Raise funds to eliminate hunger through contributions from your next event.

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Virtual Food Drive

Host a Virtual Food Drive to raise funds with your friends, family, coworkers, or employees.

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Individuals

We invite you to volunteer your time or stop by your local partner agency to drop off fresh produce, meat, dairy, canned goods, dry goods, or toiletry items at your convenience.

Organizations

Our food bank relies on local food producers and organizations – called Food Industry Partners – to keep our 600+ local partner agencies stocked with accessible nutrition throughout the state.

For information about becoming a Food Industry Partner, please contact:

  • Mary Crockett, at (207) 782-3554 ext. 1146, MCrockett@GSFB.org
  • Nancy Perry, at (207) 782-3554 ext. 1109, NPerry@GSFB.org.
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