We offer flexible ways to support our mission, including special options for businesses and organizations. Have questions? Our dedicated team is here to assist at every step.
You can make a one-time gift or become a member of Thrive365, our monthly giving program. Just select “monthly” option when you donate on our secure website.
You can also donate by phone, set up direct payments, or mail checks to Good Shepherd Food Bank, PO Box 1807, Auburn, ME 04211-1807.
For assistance with this or other donations, contact the development operations team at (207) 782-3554 ext. 1165 or email us at devops@gsfb.org.
We offer businesses and organizations many options to partner with us in addition to donating online, or contacting us to give via phone, check, or direct transfer. Check out more options below, including joining our corporate partners program and supporting the fight against food insecurity through financial and food donations.
Request a speaker for your event to bring awareness to the issue of food insecurity in our state and how we are building a stronger, more resilient Maine together.
You can showcase your organization’s commitment to ending hunger by publicly presenting a monetary donation. While these opportunities are typically reserved for larger gifts, we encourage you to submit the application below to explore how we can recognize your support.
Give your customers and employees a way to help reduce food insecurity in Maine by encouraging donations at the point of purchase, donating a percentage of sales, and product-based fundraisers.
Our Development Team works with individuals, businesses, and foundations to align their giving with Good Shepherd Food Bank’s mission. From helping donors make transformational gifts to managing donor engagement, fundraising communications, and events, this team ensures a positive and fulfilling donor experience while driving impactful partnerships.
With a decade of experience in nonprofit fundraising and communications, Robin oversees the donor experience, emphasizing annual giving strategies and donor services. She calls upon her experience with large-scale direct response and data-driven donor engagement strategies to create experiences that help donors make a difference in their communities. She is happy to talk your ear off about the value of a recurring monthly donation and appreciates crafting a good thank-you note. Robin grew up in central Maine, has lived and worked in the Midwest and Washington, DC, and now resides in Bucksport with her husband and dog
Erin Peck Yarema, Director of Major and Planned Giving, acquired a passion for development from her time as a college student receiving scholarship support and witnessing dynamic change on campus fueled by generous donors.
Working in the fundraising field since 2003, Erin is inspired by working with people to make transformational gifts that intersect a donor’s philanthropic goals and Good Shepherd Food Bank’s strategic vision.
A native Mainer and graduate of Waynflete School and Bard College, Erin lives in Yarmouth and serves on the board of the Yarmouth Education Foundation. Erin especially enjoys time spent with family, including her son Nicholas, partner J, and his children William and Clara, tending to gardens, preparing and enjoying delicious food, home improvement projects, and soaking up the Maine outdoors in all seasons.
Ethan Minton, Philanthropy Advisor, joined the Food Bank in 2017. He obtained a passion for ending hunger in 9th grade while completing an English assignment and, as he entered college, Ethan started raising money for organizations including Save the Children and Good Shepherd Food Bank.
Ethan has over 20 years of experience in broadcasting and prior to Good Shepherd Food Bank he was a trustee and then program director at Mid Coast Hunger Prevention.
Ethan studied business management at the University of Maine and lives with his wife and daughter and their cats in Brunswick.
“I’m excited to join the team at Good Shepherd Food Bank and support the goal of ending hunger in Maine through improved access, education, advocacy, and effective partnerships,” stated Georgia Jenkins, corporate and foundation relations officer. “I’ve always had a passion for anti-hunger and anti-poverty work, beginning as a teenager serving meals at the local soup kitchen and deciding early on to focus on solutions-based work in the nonprofit field.” Georgia has over a decade of nonprofit experience, with a focus on relationship building, grants management, and process improvement. Prior to joining the Food Bank, she worked as the grants manager at Preble Street. Georgia currently serves on the Board of Youth and Family Outreach, an early childhood education and community center in Portland. She earned her Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management from Regis University and holds a Bachelor’s in Sociology from Drew University. She served two terms with AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps which fueled her passion for volunteering, community engagement, and connecting with people. Georgia lives in Portland with her wife, two kids, and a very energetic border collie!
Julie joined the Food Bank ten years ago and considers herself fortunate to work for an organization with a mission that is so close to her heart. Her work as the Manager of Development Operations allows her to see first-hand the generosity and kindness of the Food Bank’s donors. Julie grew up in Massachusetts and having enjoyed Maine as a special place over the years made the move. She resides in Scarborough with her husband and cat.
Kate Rice, Donor Engagement Specialist, coordinates community fundraisers, food drives and creates engaging educational events for Good Shepherd Food Bank’s donors. Kate joined Good Shepherd Food Bank in September 2022 after working for several years with the Wells Reserve at Laudholm in Wells, ME. Previously, she held roles at All Faiths Food Bank in Sarasota, FL, and served as an AmeriCorps Vista with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul community assistance center in Exeter, NH. Kate received her B.A. from the University of New Hampshire with a double major in Environmental and Resource Economics and Geography. When she’s not working, you can find Kate tending to her gardens and chickens, hiking, camping, and enjoying Maine throughout the seasons with her husband and dog.
Anna Mercier, Annual Giving Specialist, joined the Food Bank in October 2021 as part of the Donor Relations team. Anna coordinates the Food Bank’s direct marketing program and supports mid-level donors and the Thrive365 monthly giving program. She has seven years of experience in fundraising and communications from working at the Forest Society of Maine, a statewide land trust. Before that, she was employed by several other Maine nonprofits in various capacities. Anna graduated from the University of Maine in Orono in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree. She currently lives in Eddington with her husband and a rambunctious dog. “What I love about working for nonprofits,” Anna says, “is that I can go to work every day knowing that what I do helps make a positive difference in my community. At the Food Bank, I get to be part of an amazing group of staff, donors, and volunteers who are equally passionate about lending a hand to our neighbors and making Maine a better place.”
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