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Hunger in Maine
3,115 verified food-assistance locations across Maine as of 2026-06-14.
Food assistance footprint
856
Food pantries
56
Food banks
17
Soup kitchens
31
Mobile pantries
1,370
SNAP retailers
0
WIC clinics
597
School + summer meals
188
FQHC health centers
Geographic coverage
- 508 distinct cities have at least one Maine food-assistance location
- 330 distinct ZIP codes have at least one Maine food-assistance location
- 1 Maine listings are partner-verified (0.1% of food-pantry-class) — directly maintained by the operating organization
Top 10 Maine cities by pantry count
| City | Pantries / banks / kitchens |
|---|---|
| Portland | 54 |
| Bangor | 38 |
| Lewiston | 29 |
| Augusta | 22 |
| Belfast | 15 |
| Presque Isle | 13 |
| Waterville | 12 |
| Brunswick | 12 |
| Skowhegan | 11 |
| South Portland | 10 |
Federal program context
- SNAP in Maine: how to apply →
- WIC in Maine: how to apply →
- Maine food pantries: city-level directory →
- Maine SNAP retailers by county: browse →
- Maine food-help guide: comprehensive directory →
- Maine disaster food assistance: active FEMA declarations + D-SNAP →
- Maine press release: citation-ready announcement →
Cite this page
Feed America. (2026). Maine Hunger Atlas. feedam.org/atlas/me. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
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Last updated: 2026-06-14 · Source: Feed America D1 production database, USDA FNS SNAP Retailer Database, HRSA Health Center Locator, Maine state WIC agency. Counts refresh on every page load. Methodology · Transparency