Community Resources
Wayside Food Programs is part of a strong network of agencies that offer food and other basic needs assistance to our community. If you are looking for help with locating or accessing food pantries or social services, we would be happy to assist you. Below you will find a list of Portland and Cumberland County food pantries and programs, as well as additional resources throughout the state. If you need further assistance, please contact our office at (207) 775-4939.
**We are working hard to support our partner agencies during this time. Please note that most pantries that are remaining open are moving to an emergency food model, so please be prepared for a different distribution system as well as potentially less of a variety of foods you are accustomed to. Please keep in mind that any changes have not been made lightly and are being made with the safety and health of all community members in mind. If you feel sick, please refrain from visiting a pantry. If you are sick and need food, please call us at (207) 775-4939. Please note that we are working limited office hours at this time so please leave a message and we will return your call.**
Statewide Resources
2-1-1 Maine
A statewide directory of over 8,000 health and human service resources, including information about programs providing assistance with food, shelter, clothing, heating, and healthcare. Visit 211maine.org or dial 2-1-1 for information by phone.
Community Meals and Soup Kitchens
Free meals in safe, neighborhood-based settings in Portland, South Portland and Westbrook
All Portland Public School meals are free for every student until the end of the school year! Any student can pick up a meal outside at the following locations Monday-Friday from 1-2PM (Breakfast and Lunch, Friday meals will be double):
Casco Bay High School (map) - Locker Project on Mondays (see below for full schedule)
Deering High School (map) - Locker Project on Thursdays (see below for full schedule)
Portland High School (map) - Locker Project on Thursdays (see below for full schedule)
Talbot Community School (map) - Locker Project on Tuesdays (see below for full schedule)
For menu and service updates and more information, visit the PPS Food Service Department Website linked here or their Facebook Page linked here.
Locker Project has resumed their school-based take-home food programs (Green Bags of fresh food) in Portland, Westbrook, and South Portland. Their current schedule is as follows:
Mondays:
Casco Bay High School (map), 1-2PM
Westbrook Middle School (map), 1-2PM
Tuesdays:
Sagamore Village (map), 10AM-11AM
North Deering Gardens (map), 11AM-12PM
Talbot Community School (map), 1-2PM
Wednesdays:
Redbank & Brickhill, South Portland (map), 11:30AM-12:15PM
Thursdays:
Deering High School (map), 1-2PM
Westbrook First Baptist Church (map), 3-4PM
Fridays:
Portland High School (map), 1-2PM
For updated schedules and additional information please visit their website linked here or their Facebook page linked here.
**Meals are no longer be available at 252 Oxford Street. Meal's can be accessed twice a day through their new food mobile. Morning meals will be available at various locations between 9am-10am and afternoon meals between 3:30pm-4:30pm. For a schedule of locations, please visit their website linked here or view our Community Resources Map above. Please note pre-packaged groceries will still be available at 252 Oxford Street Tuesday - Saturday, 1:30pm-4:00pm.**
Breakfast, 8-9 AM
Lunch, 12-1 PM
Dinner, 6-7 PM
**This facility is currently open. Take-away meals and pre-packaged boxes of food are available upon request for anyone under 21 years of age. Please call ahead.**
Lunch, Monday through Friday 11-12:30 PM
**This location is currently open offering take-away meals**
Portland Food Pantries
SUNDAY
Stroudwater Food Pantry / 1520 Westbrook Street / 200-5985
Sunday 1-3 PM
Service Area: Greater Portland
MONDAY
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1-2:30 PM
Service area: Greater Portland
Required document: Photo ID and ID for children
**This pantry is open by appointment only. Guests need to call ahead of time.**
Monday-Friday 11AM -12:30 PM (clothes Friday)
Service area: Portland
TUESDAY
Tuesday and Thursday, call for appointment
Service area: Cumberland and York counties
Required document: Photo ID
**This Pantry is temporarily CLOSED until further notice.**
Tuesday 8-11 AM
Service area: Portland
Tuesday 10-11 AM
Service area: Open to all
Required document: Photo ID and ID for children
Monday-Friday 11AM -12:30 PM (clothes Friday)
Service area: Portland
Tuesday & Thursday, 1-3 PM
Service area: Open to Cumberland County
Required document: Referral from caseworker; Call and pre-order for next day pick-up (Call Monday or Wednesday, 1-5PM)
**Call and pre-preorder for next day pick-up. Call Monday to pick-up Tuesday or call Wednesday to pick-up Thursday. To pre-order, call (207) 370-4129 between 1-5PM. To see what is available for order and for details of pick-up procedure, visit www.projectfeed.org or visit Woodfords Congregational Church where information is posted on the door under the red awning.**
Tuesday-Saturday 1:30-4 PM
Service area: Open to all
WEDNESDAY
Wednesday 11 AM
Service area: Portland
Required Document: Photo ID & Proof of Residency
Monday-Friday 11AM -12:30 PM (clothes Friday)
Service area: Portland
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1-2:30 PM
Service area: Greater Portland
Require Document: Photo ID and ID for children
**This pantry is open by appointment only. Guests need to call ahead of time.**
Tuesday-Saturday 1:30-4 PM
Service area: Open to all
Third Wednesday 11 AM
Service area: Open to all
THURSDAY
Tuesday and Thursday, call for appointment
Service area: Cumberland and York counties
**This pantry is temporarily CLOSED until further notice.**
Thursday 9:30-11 AM
Service area: Open to all
Monday-Friday 11AM -12:30 PM (clothes Friday)
Service area: Portland
Tuesday & Thursday, 1-3 PM
Service area: Open to Cumberland County
Required document: Referral from caseworker; Call and pre-order for next day pick-up (Call Monday or Wednesday, 1-5PM)
**Call and pre-preorder for next day pick-up. Call Monday to pick-up Tuesday or call Wednesday to pick-up Thursday. To pre-order, call (207) 370-4129 between 1-5PM. To see what is available for order and for details of pick-up procedure, visit www.projectfeed.org or visit Woodfords Congregational Church where information is posted on the door under the red awning.**
Tuesday-Saturday 1:30-4 PM
Service area: Open to all
First Thursday, 11 AM
Service area: Open to all
Second Thursday 10:30 AM
Service area: Open to all
Thursday 7:30AM-9 AM (clothes Wednesday 4-6 PM)
Service area: Open to all
Required document: Photo ID
FRIDAY
Monday-Friday 11AM -12:30 PM (clothes Friday)
Service area: Portland
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1-2:30 PM
Service area: Greater Portland
Required document: Photo ID & ID for children
**This pantry is open by appointment only. Guests need to call ahead of time**
Tuesday-Saturday 1:30-4 PM
Service area: Open to all
SATURDAY
Saturday 1-4 PM
Service area: Open to all
Tuesday-Saturday 1:30-4 PM
Service area: Open to all
Other Food Pantries by Surrounding Town
BRIDGTON
Tuesday 11 AM - 6 PM
Service area: Bridgton, Naples
Fourth Tuesday of the month 10AM - 12PM
Service area: Bridgton, Naples
BRUNSWICK
Tuesday 11-2 PM and 4-6 PM; Wednesday and Friday 11-2 PM; Saturday 12-3 PM
Service area: Bailey Island, Brunswick, Cundy's Harbor, Orr's Island, Topsham, Harpswell, Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Lisbon, Lisbon Falls, Durham
**Take-away lunches are available Monday-Friday 11-12:30PM and Saturday 12-1:30PM. If you are in need of home delivery, please call. This pantry also operates Mobile Food Pantries. For a MFP schedule, please visit their website linked here.**
BUXTON
Buxton Food Coop / 937 Long Plains Road / 929-5806
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 8:30 - 10 AM
Service Area: Open to all
CAPE ELIZABETH
Second and Fourth Tuesday 3-4PM
Service area: Cape Elizabeth
CASCO
Third Monday 6-7 PM; First Tuesday 6-7 PM
Service area: Open to all
Fourth Thursday, 3-5:30 PM
Service area: Casco
Required Documents: Proof of residence
CUMBERLAND
First, second and fourth Fridays 3-6 PM
Service area: Cumberland, North Yarmouth, Pownal, New Gloucester
Required Documents: Proof of residence and Photo ID
EAST BALDWIN
Tuesday 9 -11:30 AM
Service Area: East Baldwin and neighboring towns
FALMOUTH
Friday 9-10:30 AM
Service area: Falmouth, Westbrook, Cumberland, Yarmouth, and Portland
Required Documents: Proof of residence
**This pantry is currently closed but delivered pre-packaged boxes of food are available. Please call to schedule.**
FREEPORT
Monday and Wednesday 11AM - 1PM
Service area: Freeport and Pownal
Required Documents: Proof of residence
GORHAM
Thursday 10 AM-12 PM
Service area: Gorham
Required Documents: Proof of residence
All Saturdays except the First Saturday of the month 9:30-12 PM
Service Area: Gorham and neighboring towns
GRAY
First and third Friday 12:30-3 PM
Service area: Open to all
HARRISON
Harrison Food Bank / 176 Waterford Road / 647-3384
Every Tuesday 12-6 PM
Service Area: Harrison, Waterford and neighboring towns
NAPLES
Every other Monday 1-3 PM
Service area: Naples, Bridgton, Casco, Harrison, Sebago
Required document: Proof of residence
OLD ORCHARD BEACH
Monday 2-5 PM; Tuesday and Thursday 9AM - 12PM
Service Area: Old Orchard Beach
Require document: Proof of address and income
Monday and Wednesday 9-11 AM
Service area: Old Orchard Beach
Required document: Proof of address and income
POWNAL
Wednesday 9:30-11 AM
Service area: Pownal, Durham, New Gloucester, Auburn
**For emergency food, please call Tom Harlow at 207-407-3081**
RAYMOND
Second and Fourth Thursday 4-6 PM
Service area: Raymond
SCARBOROUGH
Tuesday and Thursday 1:30-4PM
Service area: Open
SEBAGO
First and Third Monday 9-10:30 AM, Second Monday 9:30-11 AM, Fourth Monday 9:30-11 AM and 3:30-5:30 PM
Service area: Sebago
SOUTH PORTLAND
Thursday 8:30-11 AM; Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Tuesday 10:30AM - 12PM; First Wednesday 5-7PM
Service area: South Portland and neighboring towns
**If you are a resident of South Portland and need a ride, please call the SPFC office number above to schedule a free door-to-door ride.**
Wayside Mobile Food Pantry at Redbank Village & Brick Hill / 2 Townhouse Road / 775-4939
Fourth Wednesday of each month 12 PM
Service area: South Portland and West End residents
STANDISH
Monday 9:30-10:30 AM, Wednesday 5-6:30 PM
Service area: Standish and neighboring towns
**This pantry will remain open but is moving its operation to Standish Congregational Church (25 Oak Hill Road, Standish). The hours will remain the same.**
SWEDEN
Sweden Food Pantry / 137 Bridgton Road / 647-5735
1st and 3rd Monday 11 AM-1 PM
Service Area: Sweden and neighboring towns
**For emergency food boxes please contact Nancy at 207-647-5399 or Linda at 207-647-8419**
WESTBROOK
Friday 6-8 PM
Service area: Westbrook and Portland residents West of Riverside
First and Third Tuesdays 12PM - 2PM
Service area: Westbrook
**This pantry will be on 2/23, 3/9 & 3/23 sharing pre-packaged boxes of food.**
WINDHAM
Monday–Thursday by appointment only
Service area: Windham
YARMOUTH
Tuesday and Friday 10-12 PM,
Service area: Yarmouth and neighboring towns
Updated 2/24/21