RESOURCES

Food Assistance Resources

Resources in Kennebec County

Last Updated: November 3, 2025

Due to the government shutdown, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be delayed, leaving many individuals and families facing heightened food insecurity. More than 14,000 Kennebec County residents rely on SNAP benefits. This change is already having a profound impact on our community. 

United Way of Kennebec Valley (UWKV) has compiled the list of food assistance resources below to help connect people in Kennebec County with available support. 

Please note: This list is not exhaustive, and any errors are unintentional. If you notice a correction or know of a resource that should be added, please contact kpushard@uwkv.org. 

This page will be updated regularly as more resources become available or known to us—please check back for the latest information. 

Primary Resource: We recommend contacting United Ways of Maine’s 211 Maine as a first step for any assistance needs. You can dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211. Please be aware that 211 may be experiencing longer than normal wait times due to increased call volume. 

Albion

Loaves and Fishes

  • 123 Benton Road, Albion
  • 1st & 3rd Thursdays each month, 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
  • 207-680-0254

Augusta

Augusta Food Bank 

  • Monday–Wednesday, 12:30–3:30 p.m. (by appointment only; Augusta & Manchester residents)
  • Free Food Thursdays: 8:00–10:30 a.m., surplus food distribution (no appointment needed; anyone welcome)
  • 207-622-5225
  •  augustafoodbank.org

Bread of Life Ministries Soup Kitchen

Feeding Augusta Families – Pop-Up Support

  • Farrington Elementary and Lincoln Elementary Schools, Augusta
  • Thursday, November 6: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
    • Eligible attendees: Augusta School District families
    • Next scheduled date: November 6; additional dates being identified. No questions asked—come in for a prepared meal.

Salvation Army – Augusta 

Belgrade

Belgrade/Rome Special Needs Food Pantry 

  • North Belgrade Community Center, 508 Smithfield Road (Route 8)
  • Every Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    • Note: Residents of two towns can visit every other week.

China

China Community Food Pantry

  • 1320 Lakeview Drive, China
  • Friday & Saturday, 12:00–1:00 p.m.
  • 207-968-2421

Clinton

Clinton Community Food Bank

  • 36 Church Street, Clinton
  • 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 4:30–5:30 p.m. 
  • 207-313-1285

Fayette

Fayette Baptist Church Food Pantry

Gardiner

Chrysalis Place Food Pantry 

  • 576 Brunswick Rd, Gardiner 
  • Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ; Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 
  • (207) 582-5507

Faith Food Pantry

  • 280 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner 
  • Fridays (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th): 12:00–2:00 p.m. 
  • 4th Saturday: 9:00–11:00 a.m. Check Facebook for the most current schedule.
  •  faithchristianchurch.me/blank-5

Hallowell

Hallowell Food Pantry 

  • Hallowell Fire Station, 124 Second Street, Hallowell 
  • Fridays: 10:00–11:00 a.m. for ages 65+ 1:00–2:00 p.m. for all ages 
  • hallowellfoodpantry.org

Monmouth / Wayne / Litchfield

Rural Community Action Ministry

  • Seasonal 24/7 Essential Food Stands (located in Leeds, Hartford, and Buckfield)
  • 207-524-5095
  • rcam.net

Mt. Vernon

First Baptist Church Food Bank

  • 321 Pond Rd., Mt. Vernon 
  • Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • 207-293-2141

North Monmouth

North Monmouth Food Pantry

  • 151 North Main Street, North Monmouth
  • Hours vary
  • 207-933-2400

North Vassalboro

Vassalboro Food Station Pantry

  • 679 Main Street (Route 32), North Vassalboro 
  • Thursdays, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 
  • 207-873-7375

Oakland

Oakland UMC Food Pantry

  •  20 West School Lane, Oakland
  • 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 4:00–6:00 p.m. (Nov. & Dec. only: 1st & 3rd Thursdays)
  •  207-716-2221

Sidney

Sidney Food Pantry 

  • 3022 West River Road, Sidney
  • 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
  • 207-547-3820

Waterville

Evening Sandwich Program 

  • 69 Silver Street, Waterville 
  • Tuesdays & Fridays, 3:00–4:00 p.m.
  • 207-474-7370

Greater Waterville Area Food Bank 

  • 61 Pleasant Street (United Methodist Church), Waterville
  • Monday–Thursday, 8:30–10:30 a.m. ; Monday evenings, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
  • 207-649-0106

Waterville Area Soup Kitchen

  • 38 College Avenue, Waterville
  • Monday–Friday, 11:20 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
    • Guests are welcome beginning at 8:00 a.m. for light breakfast and coffee.
  •  207-859-3063 
  • watervilleareasoupkitchen.com

Windsor

Windsor Food Bank

  • 523 Ridge Road (next to Town Hall), Windsor
  • 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Winslow

St. John’s Food Pantry

  •  11 St. John Street, Winslow
  • 3rd Wednesday of each month, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
  • 207-680-6422

Winslow Community Cupboard 

Winthrop

Winthrop Food Pantry

  • 10 Cross Road, Winthrop
  • Every Thursday (except holidays), 12:30–2:30 p.m. ; 2nd & 4th Thursdays, also 5:00–6:30 p.m.
  • 207-377-3332