More than half of food-insecure Mainers can’t get food stamps

More Maine households are relying on the state's network of food pantries and meal programs to bring home enough groceries to feed their families, according to Good Shepherd Food Bank.

Good Shepherd president to join Rep. Pingree at State of the Union

Maine's 1st District congresswoman invited Heather Paquette in part because Pingree expects President Biden to address the need to protect federal food assistance programs.

Construction of new, expanded Litchfield Food Bank nears completion

The Plains Road facility, which is three times larger than the current space used by the food bank, will enable patrons to come in and select their own food items for the first time.

Betting on broccoli to boost Maine’s farming economy and food availability

Good Shepherd Food Bank has launched an innovative company that makes it the first among 200 food banks nationwide to address hunger by investing in for-profit farming and processing.

Hannaford executive hired to lead Good Shepherd Food Bank

Maine's largest hunger-relief organization chose Heather Paquette, a longtime leader at Hannaford Supermarkets, to chart its future growth.

Local food banks join effort to ‘end’ hunger in Maine by 2030

The Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future has convened a committee of 40 permanent members who will work together to implement Maine’s 'Roadmap to End Hunger by 2030.'

Good Shepherd Food Bank appoints Bryan O’Connor as interim president

Good Shepherd Food Bank president stepping down

After more than 10 years on the job, Kristen Miale made a 'lasting Impact on the food insecurity landscape in Maine.'

Northern Light Health presents award to Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine

Maine health care nonprofit receives $9 million windfall from billionaire MacKenzie Scott

The Maine Health Access Foundation was the only Maine recipient in the latest round of gifts from the philanthropist, who is giving away much of her fortune.