In an effort to do all they can to help Maine individuals and families receive the food they need, parishes across the state offer free community meals, soup kitchens, and food pantries for people of all faiths to utilize.
Food Pantries
Bingham
St. Peter Food Pantry, 27 Owens St., open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. For more information or to help out, call 207-474-2039
Eagle Lake
St. Mary Food Pantry, 3443 Aroostook Road, emergency food anytime, the first Wednesday of each month. For more information or to help out, call 207-834-5656.
Farmington
St. Joseph Nutrition Center, corner of Quebec and Middle streets, across from St. Joseph Church. A “Blessing Box” in front of the building provides food for any who need it and an opportunity to donate for those who have the means. For more information or to help out, call 207-778-2778.
Houlton
Mildred’s Food Pantry, 110 Military St., open from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays or by appointment. For more information or to help out, call 207-532-9122.
Jay
St. Rose of Lima Food Assistance, 1 Church St. parish hall. A “Blessing Box” faces the street in front of the building, which provides food for those who need it and an opportunity to donate for those who have the means. The Tri-Town Ministerial Association Food Pantry is also located in the building. For more information or to help out, call 207-893-2173.
Kennebunk
St. Martha Community Pantry, 30 Portland Road, open 9 a.m. to noon weekdays, or by appointment. For more information or to help out: call 207-694-1913 or 207-604-0445.
Lewiston
St. Mary’s Nutrition Center, 208 Bates St., open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays.
For more information or to help out, call 207-513-3848.
Limerick
St. Matthew Food Pantry, 19 Dora Lane, open from 6-7 p.m. first Monday of the month and from 10 a.m. to noon each Tuesday. For more information or to help out, call 207-793-2244.
Madawaska
St. Thomas Food Pantry, 309 St. Thomas St. Food boxes and senior boxes available from 9-11 a.m. July 19 or by calling 207-728-7531.
Millinocket
St. Martin of Tours Food Pantry, 19 Colby St., open from 9-11 a.m. every other Wednesday. Next openings: July 19 and Aug. 2. For more information or to help out, call 207-746-3333.
Old Town
Holy Family Food Pantry, Brunswick Street parking lot at Holy Family Church on 429 Main St., open from 10 a.m. to noon fourth Monday of each month, next opening July 24. For more information or to help out, call 207-827-4000.
Portland
Sacred Heart/St. Dominic Food Pantry, 80 Sherman St., open from 7-11 a.m. Tuesdays. For more information or to help out, call 207-773-7746.
Portland
St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen, 307 Congress St., open 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, clothing and other items offered on Fridays. For more information or to help out, call 207-939-3740.
Rumford
Old School Food Pantry, 115 Maine Ave., open from 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays. For more information or to help out, call 207-364-4556 or email rvhccglover@gmail.com.
Saint Francis
St. Charles Borromeo Food Pantry, 912 Main St., emergency food anytime, first Thursday of each month. For more information or to help out, call 207-834-5656.
Sanford
St. Thérèse Food Closet, 25 Riverside Ave. in St. Ignatius gymnasium, noon to 2 p.m. Thursdays. For more information or to help out, call 603-970-0306.
Sinclair
St. Joseph Food Pantry, 413 Lake Shore Road, open from 10-11 a.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m. food offered on the first Monday of the month. Emergency food assistance available by calling 207-543-6073.
Van Buren
St. Peter Chanel Food Pantry, 52 Main St. food offered by appointment. For more information or to help out, call the parish office at 207-868-2718.
Wells
St. Mary’s Food Pantry, 236 Eldridge Road, open 2-4 p.m. Thursdays. For more information or to help out, call 207-646-5605.
Whitefield
St. Denis/Whitefield Food Pantry, 298 Grand Army Road, open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. first Friday of each month, and from 10 a.m. to noon third Saturday of each month. Emergency assistance available. For more information or to help out, call 207-549-7014.
Winslow
St. John’s Food Pantry, 26 Monument St. enter at the back of the church, open from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. third Wednesday of each month. For more information or to help out, call 207-872-2281.
Soup Kitchens/Meals
Dexter
Our Lady’s Kitchen, 64 Free St., free dinners at noon on first and third Sundays of the month; the next dinner is Sunday, July 16. For more information or to help out, call 207-924-2120.
Farmington
St. Joseph Nutrition Center, corner of Quebec and Middle streets across from St. Joseph Church, takeout meals from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. as well as other days. For more information or to help out, call 207-778-2778.
Jay
St. Rose of Lima, 1 Church St. parish hall, takeout meals from 4:30-6 p.m. Fridays as well as other days. Leftover meals are available in a self-service refrigerator in the hall between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Community meals are also offered from 4:30-6 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of the month. For more information or to help out, call 207-893-2173.
Kittery
St. Raphael Church Hall, 6 Whipple Road, in-person and takeout meals offered from 4-5 p.m. Thursdays. For more information or to help out, call 207-439-0442.
Old Town
Holy Family Community Luncheon, 429 Main St., 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. fourth Monday of each month. For more information or to help out, call 207-827-4000.
Portland
St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen, 307 Congress St., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Clothing available each Friday. For more information or to help out, call 207-772-1113.
Rockland
St. Bernard Soup Kitchen, 150 Broadway, 11:30 a.m.-noon Monday through Friday; additional assistance as needed. For more information or to help out, call 207-594-5204 or visit stbrendan.net.
Saco
Community Meals Program, 271 Main St. parish hall at Most Holy Trinity Church, 4:15-5:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. For more information or to help out, call 207-298-5812.
Sanford
Matthew Meals, St. Thomas School, 69 North Ave., 6-7 p.m. second Tuesday of each month. For more information or to help out, contact 207-985-6252 or carolyn.houston@portlanddiocese.org.
Skowhegan
St. Anthony’s Soup Kitchen, 273 Water St., 3-4 p.m. first and third Tuesdays of each month and every Thursday. For more information or to help out, call 207-474-2039.
In addition, Catholic Charities Maine’s Food Bank, supported by the annual Catholic Appeal, provides food assistance to people in Aroostook County and beyond through nearly 30 food pantries. St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Gorham, Westbrook, and Windham supply 300 bagged lunches for local homeless every Tuesday. Many parishes host weekly and monthly lunches for seniors and offer food assistance on special occasions like preparing Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets.
As schedules are updated and assistance opportunities at Maine parishes are added, they will be listed at portlanddiocese.org.
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