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V O L . X X X I N O. X X I I 38 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 2 5 – 2 0 2 6 N O N P RO F I T P RO F I L E 2026 GOALS Good Shepherd Food Bank and the statewide network of 600 hunger-relief partner organizations are working toward a bold goal: everyone in Maine is food secure. Hunger rates are at a nearly 10-year high and continue to grow. Due to reductions in federal funding, Maine could lose more than 20 million meals annually by 2028, putting enormous strain on local food pantries and communities. In the year ahead, we will continue to distribute millions of meals while supporting local farms, advocating for long-term solutions, and strengthening the charitable food network. We cannot do this work alone. With the help of donors, volunteers, and community members, we can ensure that nutritious food remains within reach for everyone in our state, while building a future where everyone in Maine has the food they need to live a full and healthy life. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES � Create a Virtual Food Drive: Learn more about this creative way to engage employees, clients, and other groups in working towards a future where all Mainers are food secure. � Design your own unique community fundraiser to help raise funds and awareness about the issue of food insecurity in our state. � Host a cause marketing campaign by donating a portion of your product sales. � Tune into the Feed Maine Telethon with NEWS CENTER Maine in May! � Collect food directly for your local food pantries – partners are listed on our website under "Find Food." GIVING OPPORTUNITIES � Join Corporate Partners for a Hun- ger-Free Maine, a group of socially responsible corporations that support our mission through monetary gifts and/or food donations. A variety of recognition opportunities are avail- able to celebrate your contributions! � Start a recurring monthly donation or make a one-time gift online, through the mail, or by calling (207) 782-3554. � Include the Good Shepherd Food Bank in your estate planning. � Match your employees' donations or volunteer time through our company match program. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES � Corporations, school groups, com- munity organizations, and more are welcome to volunteer at the Food Bank's distribution centers in Auburn and Hampden. � Volunteers make an impact through a variety of projects based on the present need. � Volunteer at one of Maine's 600 hunger-relief organization located throughout the state. Locate the clos- est one to you under "Find Food" on www.feedingmaine.org. Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine BOARD OFFICERS Kate Rush, Vice Chair, Androscoggin Bank Peter Richardson, Treasurer Mary Wright, Secretary BOARD MEMBERS John Bennett Chris Bonacci, Ethos/VONT Tae Chong, Maine State Chamber of Commerce Christine Cummings, Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association Michelle Draeger, Maine Justice Foundation Peter Forester, Hannaford Jason Fournier, BerryDunn Whitney Gould-Cookson, Northern Light Health Marwa Hassanien, Northern Light Health Phil Licari Dora Anne Mills, MD, MaineHealth Frank Pecoraro, Coastal Pacific Food Distributors Odette Perriel, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Victoria W. Rogers, MD, Barbara Bush Children's Hospital Andrea Sockabasin, Wabanaki Public Health Heather Paquette President Scott Maker Chair WoodworthMaker, LLC Established: 1981 / Employees: 92 FTE / Annual revenue: $101,407,089 ($24,674,479 in revenue and $76,732,610 in in-kind food donations) TOP FUNDING SOURCES 53% Private contributions 19% Program revenue 18% Government and other 10% Grants CONTACT Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine – JoAnn Pike Building (Auburn Distribution Center) 3121 Hotel Road, P.O. Box 1807 Auburn, ME 04211 (207) 782-3554 Good Shepherd Food Bank – Hannaford Center (Hampden Distribution Center) 11 Penobscot Meadow Drive Hampden, ME 04444 (207) 782-3554 www.feedingmaine.org facebook.com/feedingmaine instagram.com/feedingmaine linkedin.com/company/ feedingmaine AWARDS/ACCOLADES • Recipient of Northern Light Health's 2023 True North Community Partner Award for work addressing food insecurity • President Heather Paquette invited to State of the Union Address in 2023 • Awarded Healthcare Partner of the Year by Mount Desert Island Hospital in 2024 • Acknowledged with Community Impact Award from Maine Immigrant and Refugee Services (MEIRS) in 2024. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Good Shepherd Food Bank is to promote food security in Maine by improving access to nutritious and culturally relevant food for people experiencing hunger, building strong community partnerships, and mobilizing the public to address the root causes of hunger. SERVICE LOCATIONS We serve the entire state of Maine, from Kittery to Madawaska. AT A GLANCE When Betsy Sullivan moved to Maine, she had the desire to get involved with her community, she's been volunteering since 2021. Ken Holt has been a dedicated weekly volunteer at Good Shepherd Food Bank's Auburn distribution center, since 2020. (left) The Ecumenical Food Pantry in Newcastle, a local partner of Good Shepherd Food Bank, is an essential resource for families, seniors, and individuals facing food insecurity since 1989.