Good Shepherd Food Bank

We are excited to have Heather Paquette, President at Good Shepherd Food Bank, joining us at this year's Mainebiz 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes Forum in Bangor. Join Mainebiz on December 4th to get the inside view from top executives on how they manage their businesses and their lives--each panelist will share 10 ideas that have helped them succeed. Register: https://ow.ly/2CCu50U5wQ6 Sponsors: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, City of Bangor, Maine, Husson University, Machias Savings Bank, Rudman Winchell- Counselors at Law

Thank you to Poland Springs for donating nearly 550,000 pounds of water to Good Shepherd Food Bank for distribution to our network across Maine. Donated bottled water is an essential resource for areas without safe drinking water and in communities following natural disasters, like the flooding in central Maine last December. As a Visionary Partner of Corporate Partners for a Hunger-Free Maine, Poland Springs is part of a group of like-minded businesses and corporate foundations supporting the Food Bank through monetary and food donations. #FeedingMaine?

New month, new PIZZA of the month partner! This November we are partnering up with Good Shepherd Food Bank to bring you a unique and delicious take on the Thanksgiving Dinner pizza... Sweet Sausage & Mushroom Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Turkey Bacon with a Pumpkin Puree Drizzle $1 of every pizza of the month* sold will be donated to the Good Shepherd Food Bank, a local organization that has become a vital community resource through their food donation programs, hard-working volunteer efforts, community outreach, and 600+ organizations located throughout the state of Maine. We hope you'll join us in giving back to an amazing organization that has given back to our communities in so many ways! #brickyardhollow #goodshepherdfoodbank #foodbank #giveback #community #maine #mainefoodbanks *excluding Eustis & Skowhegan locations

Thank you to Tyson Foods for donating the equivalent of 139,967 meals last year to help ensure Mainers have access to the nutritious food we all need to thrive. In 2023, Tyson Foods donated more than 40 million pounds of protein to food banks and community partners nationwide. Tyson Foods is a Leadership Partner of Corporate Partners for a Hunger-Free Maine, a group of socially responsible businesses and corporate foundations that support Good Shepherd Food Bank through monetary and food donations. #FeedingMaine

?? NFI North is kicking off a Food Drive to fight food insecurity within our communities! If you're interested in helping your local communities, consider donating to: ?? Good Shepherd Food Bank in Maine ?? New Hampshire Food Bank in New Hampshire Together, we can make a difference! Let's support our neighbors and families in need. Thank you for your generosity and community spirit! ?? #NFINorth #FoodDrive #SupportLocal #NFINourish

Our team members took time this month to use their Volunteer Time Off and give back during our Annual Week of Service. Events took place from coast to coast – beautifying a California backyard with Habitat for Humanity to packing food with Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine and so much more! We’re proud to come together as a team to make a positive impact in our local communities.

Today, we take a moment to remember and honor the victims of the tragic events of October 25, 2023. Our thoughts are with the families, friends, and loved ones who are still navigating grief. The entire Lewiston community remains in our hearts. ? As we reflect on this past year, we recognize the role of unity and compassion in overcoming adversity. The Food Bank stands firm in its commitment to support those affected, those who have responded with courage, and all who continue to uplift our community during these challenging times. ? Together, we are reminded of the incredible strength that emerges when we unite, offering not only food but also hope and compassion. As we work toward healing, we invite everyone to join us in supporting one another and building a future filled with resilience and care.?#FeedingMaine #LewistonStrong

Bonney Auburn had an incredible time volunteering at Good Shepherd Food Bank! Together, we processed 5,578 pounds of food, which means 4,648 meals for our neighbors in need. It’s a reminder of how powerful community support can be. Let’s continue to come together and make a difference! Jennifer Cornish, Kelly Aho, Jennifer Billings, Cathleen Westfall, Daniele Marquis, Dawn Plossay, Taylor Sargent ?? #Volunteering #CommunitySupport #GoodShepherdFoodBank

BJ's Wholesale Club, a Visionary Partner of Corporate Partners for a Hunger-Free Maine, donated the equivalent of 280,500 meals to local hunger relief organizations in its three Maine locations last year. The Portland Club donates produce, meat, dairy, and baked goods twice a week to Preble Street. The organization's mission is to provide accessible, barrier-free services to empower people experiencing problems with homelessness, housing, hunger, and poverty and advocate for solutions. The nutritious, fresh food is then distributed at the Preble Street Food Pantry and to its partners in the Portland area. BJ's has committed to reducing food loss and waste by 50% by 2030, in part through the BJ's Feeding Communities program, which partners with Feeding America member food banks and their networks. To learn more about Good Shepherd Food Bank's Corporate Partners for a Hunger-Free Maine, visit https://lnkd.in/gUiKxdM8

Exciting to see this new grant opportunity through a partnership between Good Shepherd Food Bank and Black Owned Maine, relaunching the Community Redistribution Fund! Sign up for an info session next week at the link below.