The largest hunger relief organization in Maine, GSFB provides for those at risk of hunger by soliciting food donations & purchasing food at whole sale.

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The largest hunger relief organization in Maine, GSFB provides for those at risk of hunger by soliciting food donations & purchasing food at whole sale prices, then distributing food to more than 600 partner agencies across the state million pounds of food distributed annually. 600 local agencies in our network, including food pantries, meal sites, and youth programs. 3 distribution centers in Auburn, Brewer, and Biddeford. $1 donated = 4 meals for a Maine family in need. 1,600 volunteers annually help the Food Bank fulfill our mission. Good Shepherd Food Bank: Who we are

Our network of community partners

200,000 Mainers are considered food insecure More than 64,000 Maine children – or 1 in 4 kids – live at risk of hunger Hunger is on the rise in Maine o Unemployment remains high o Wages are stagnant o Food prices have increased drastically o The cost of housing, energy, and health care remain high 35% of Maine’s food insecure population does not qualify for government assistance and must rely on charity. Hunger in Maine

How much food does $10 buy? Provides enough vegetables for a family of 3 – 4 for 1 – 2 days. $10 of fresh vegetables purchased at a grocery store

How much food does $10 buy? Provides dinner for a family of 3 – 4 for about a week. $10 of food, trying to get most meals for your $

How much food does $10 buy? Provides dinner for a family of 3 – 4 for more than a week… But no fresh vegetables. $10 of food, when you know how to cook.

Mainers Feeding Mainers Our goal: to get fresh and nutritionally balanced Maine- grown food to needy Maine families. Since launching the program in 2010, we have worked with over 30 farm partners. In 2014, we distributed 2 million pounds of fresh, Maine-grown food to families in need. Buy Local, Buy Smart, Distribute Good Food Safer & Quicker!

Cooking Matters for Maine Teaches families at risk of hunger how to cook healthy meals that are affordable and delicious. Each class meets for 2 hours a week for 6 weeks for a hands on cooking class. Classes are taught by nutrition educators (from Maine SNAP-ED) and a volunteer chef. This year, we will hold over 250 classes in all 16 counties. Since the program launched in 2010, we have taught over 5,000 low income Mainers how to cook from scratch and how to maximize their food budget.

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