25 Food Assistance in Maine — Free Help
25 verified food assistance resources in Maine. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance use treatment, and community help.
Verified resources
- Feeding America - Maine Food Banks — Food Assistance in Portland, Maine — (800) 771-2303
- Feeding America - Maine Food Banks — Food Assistance in Maine — (800) 771-2303
- Good Shepherd Food Bank — Food Assistance in Auburn, Maine — (207) 782-3554 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
- Good Shepherd Food Bank (Aroostook County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Maine — 207-782-3554 — Regional food bank in the Good Shepherd Food Bank statewide network responsible for Aroostook County. The food bank is based in Auburn and serves 16 counties —
- Good Shepherd Food Bank (Cumberland County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Maine — 207-782-3554 — Regional food bank in the Good Shepherd Food Bank statewide network responsible for Cumberland County. The food bank is based in Auburn and serves 16 counties —
- Good Shepherd Food Bank (Franklin County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Maine — 207-782-3554 — Regional food bank in the Good Shepherd Food Bank statewide network responsible for Franklin County. The food bank is based in Auburn and serves 16 counties — t
- Good Shepherd Food Bank (Hancock County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Maine — 207-782-3554 — Regional food bank in the Good Shepherd Food Bank statewide network responsible for Hancock County. The food bank is based in Auburn and serves 16 counties — th
- Good Shepherd Food Bank (Kennebec County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Maine — 207-782-3554 — Regional food bank in the Good Shepherd Food Bank statewide network responsible for Kennebec County. The food bank is based in Auburn and serves 16 counties — t
- Good Shepherd Food Bank (Knox County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Maine — 207-782-3554 — Regional food bank in the Good Shepherd Food Bank statewide network responsible for Knox County. The food bank is based in Auburn and serves 16 counties — this
- Good Shepherd Food Bank (Lincoln County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Maine — 207-782-3554 — Regional food bank in the Good Shepherd Food Bank statewide network responsible for Lincoln County. The food bank is based in Auburn and serves 16 counties — th
- Good Shepherd Food Bank (Oxford County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Maine — 207-782-3554 — Regional food bank in the Good Shepherd Food Bank statewide network responsible for Oxford County. The food bank is based in Auburn and serves 16 counties — thi
- Good Shepherd Food Bank (Penobscot County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Maine — 207-782-3554 — Regional food bank in the Good Shepherd Food Bank statewide network responsible for Penobscot County. The food bank is based in Auburn and serves 16 counties —
- Good Shepherd Food Bank (Piscataquis County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Maine — 207-782-3554 — Regional food bank in the Good Shepherd Food Bank statewide network responsible for Piscataquis County. The food bank is based in Auburn and serves 16 counties
- Good Shepherd Food Bank (Sagadahoc County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Maine — 207-782-3554 — Regional food bank in the Good Shepherd Food Bank statewide network responsible for Sagadahoc County. The food bank is based in Auburn and serves 16 counties —
- Good Shepherd Food Bank (Somerset County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Maine — 207-782-3554 — Regional food bank in the Good Shepherd Food Bank statewide network responsible for Somerset County. The food bank is based in Auburn and serves 16 counties — t
- Good Shepherd Food Bank (Waldo County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Maine — 207-782-3554 — Regional food bank in the Good Shepherd Food Bank statewide network responsible for Waldo County. The food bank is based in Auburn and serves 16 counties — this
- Good Shepherd Food Bank (Washington County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Maine — 207-782-3554 — Regional food bank in the Good Shepherd Food Bank statewide network responsible for Washington County. The food bank is based in Auburn and serves 16 counties —
- Good Shepherd Food Bank (York County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Maine — 207-782-3554 — Regional food bank in the Good Shepherd Food Bank statewide network responsible for York County. The food bank is based in Auburn and serves 16 counties — this
- Maine 211 - Food Assistance Referrals — Food Assistance in Maine — 211 — Dial 2-1-1 free from anywhere in Maine to be referred to the food pantries, soup kitchens, and meal programs nearest you, and for help with housing, utilities,
- Maine EBT (Pine Tree Card) Customer Service — Food Assistance in Maine — 800-477-7428 — Customer-service line for the Maine Pine Tree EBT card used for Food Supplement (SNAP) benefits. Call to check your balance, change your PIN, or report a lost,
- Maine Food Supplement Program (SNAP) — DHHS — Food Assistance in Maine — 855-797-4357 — Statewide line to apply for the Food Supplement Program — Maine's name for SNAP food benefits — and to ask about an existing case through the Office for Family
- Maine School and Summer Meals — Food Assistance in Maine — 207-624-6842 — The Maine Department of Education's Child Nutrition Services team runs free and reduced-price school breakfast and lunch during the school year, and the Summer
- Maine WIC Program (Women, Infants & Children) — Food Assistance in Maine — 800-437-9300 — WIC gives free healthy food, infant formula, breastfeeding support, and nutrition advice to pregnant women, new mothers, and children under five who qualify. Ca
- The Salvation Army Portland Corps (Maine) — Food Assistance in Portland, Maine — 207-774-4172 — Salvation Army corps community center in Portland providing basic assistance through its food pantry, clothing vouchers, and referrals, along with emergency hel
- The Salvation Army Portland Corps (Maine) — Food Assistance in Portland, Maine — 207-774-4172
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Frequently asked questions
How many food assistance resources are available in Maine?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified food assistance resources across Maine. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these food assistance services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.