How many free food pantries are there in Portland, Maine?

Feed America's directory lists 56 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Portland, Maine. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Portland?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Portland open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Portland, Maine?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Portland?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Portland?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory. We are not affiliated with any local food bank. We aggregate publicly-available data from food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier. For full nonprofit disambiguation, see /disclosures.

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Michael Klahr Jewish Family Services

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Portland, ME, Portland, ME 04101

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Food Pantries in Portland, ME

Michael Klahr Jewish Family Services

MaineHealth Food Pantry Portland

Presente Maine

St. Luke's Food Pantry

Ambulatory Pediatric Clinic at MMC

Boys & Girls Club – Southern Maine

Catholic Charities Maine - Portland

Cozy Harbor Seafood

First Baptist Church Portland

Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine

Maine Medical Partners – Countdown to a Healthy ME – Pediatric Specialty Care

Maine Medical Partners – Portland Family Medicine

Maine Needs - Portland

MaineHealth Food Pantry at Maine Medical Center

New England Rehabilitation Hospital of Portland

Newton St. Group Home of Goodwill

Northern Light Mercy Cancer Care

Oakhurst Dairy

Portland Food Co-op

Portland Public Schools

Preble Street Food Pantry

Preble Street Teen Center

Project FEED

Project Feed Inc - Portland

Sacred Heart / St. Dominic Food Pantry

Sacred Heart Food Pantry - Food Distribution Center

Sagamore Village Community Food Pantry Garden

Salvation Army Food Pantry - Food Distribution Center

Seventh Day Adventist Church Pantry

St Luke's Cathedral - Food Pantry

St. Luke's Food Pantry

Stroudwater Christian Church Food Pantry

Stroudwater Food Pantry

The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital

The Opportunity Alliance - Portland

The Root Cellar

The Root Cellar - Portland

The Salvation Army - Cumberland Avenue Corps

Wayside - Portland

Wayside Food Programs

Wayside Food Programs

White Memorial SDA Church

Young Parent Program

front st. food pantry

Food For All Services African Market

Portland Farmers' Market – Saturday

Portland Winter Farmers' Market

Wayside Mobile Food Pantry at Bayside Anchor - Food Distribution Center

Preble Street

Preble Street Resource Center

St. Vincent De Paul Soup Kitchen

First Baptist Church Food Pantry

Front Street Community Center Food Pantry

Project FEED Food Pantry

Project FEED Inc

White Memorial Seventh Day Adventist Church

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