Northern Penobscot Food Pantries
Sherman
UVEC Food Pantry
36 School Street #4
Sherman, ME 04776
Jeff Packard
[email protected]
(207) 365-7631
Pantry Hours of Operation: Open 2nd Tuesday of the Month 8 am- 12 pm.
Island Falls
Agape Food Pantry
United Baptist Church
64 Cleaves Street
Island Falls, ME 04747
[email protected]
(207) 463-2183
Pantry Hours of Operation: 1st Tuesdays of each month, 10am-12 pm
Patten
Patten Community Food Cupboard
7 Houlton Street
Patten, ME 04765
Jeanne Howes
[email protected]
(207) 731-4055
Pantry Hours of Operation:
Every Tuesday & Thursday from 9am-12pm; 2nd & 4th Saturdays 9am-12pm
Stacyville
Katahdin Elementary School
805 Station Road
Stacyville, ME 04777
Emily Canavan
(207) 365-4285
Pantry Hours of Operation: Open 3rd Thursday of the month 3:00-4:00pm from September-May. Closed during the months of June, July and August.
East Millinocket
Tri Town Baptist Food Pantry
8 Cone Street
East Millinocket, ME 04430
Pastor Jacob Chasse
Text: (207) 598-7674
Pantry Hours of Operation: 3rd Saturday of the Month: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Burlington
Burlington Food Pantry
1510 Long Ridge Road
Burlington, ME 04417
Maureen Bean
[email protected]
(207) 794-4181
Pantry Hours of Operation:
2025 Calendar Pantry Days
Jan 10, 24, Feb 14, 28, March 14, 28 April 11, 25, May 9, 23, June 13, 27, July 11, 25, Aug 15, 29, Sept 12, 26, Oct 10, 24, Nov 14, 28, Dec 12, 26
We're also open every Saturday from 10:00 -12:00 with Free Food Tables, self service. Everyone is welcome.
Millinocket
Saint Martin’s Pantry
Christ the Devine Mercy Parish
19 Colby Street
Millinocket, ME 04462
Mel Martin
[email protected]
(207) 746-3333
Pantry Hours of Operation:
Open every other Wednesday 9-11am.
Mark your calendars for the following dates:
2026: January 14, January 28, February 11, February 25, March 11, March 25, April 8, April 22, May 6, May 20, June 3, June 17.
Thrift Store Hours of Operation: Thursday Only 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
I Care Ministries
Hosted by Daughters of The King
45 Spring Street
Millinocket, ME 04462
Gillian: (843) 327-8889
[email protected]
Pantry Hours of Operation:
Thursdays: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Apr. 4 & 18, May 2, 16 & 30
Thrift Store Hours of Operation:
Every other Saturday beginning April 4th, 10am - 2pm
Call for other times with emergency need.
Chester
Chester Baptist Food Pantry
Chester Baptist Food Pantry
2 South Chester Road
Chester, ME 04457
William & Sandra Chesley
[email protected]
(207) 746-3650
Pantry Hours of Operation: Mondays 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Lincoln
Lincoln Regional Food Cupboard
32 Park Avenue
Lincoln, ME 04457
Melvin Voisine
[email protected]
(207) 794-3784 or (Emergency # 944-8563)
Pantry Hours of Operation: Wednesdays: 9:00-11:00 am
Thrift Store Hours of Operation:
Lincoln Regional Thrift Store
Thursday-Saturday 10:00-3:00 pm
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ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
Meals on Wheels (EAAA)
Meals on Wheels is a program that delivers frozen meals to qualifying individuals.
The criteria for receiving Meals on Wheels:
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- Must be 60 years of age or older, be homebound and unable to leave their house without assistance
- Must be unable to prepare a meal and have no one available to prepare a meal
- Available on short or long term basis, depending on need
Phone: (207) 941-2865
www.eaaa.org/meals-on-wheels
Millinocket Community Cafe (EAAA)
Community Cafe sites are more than just a place to go to enjoy delicious meals. Many dining sites have games and music to make the day fun. People come to the dining sites to socialize with others and catch up on the local news.
A free meal is welcome to:
- Individuals 60 & over
- Their spouse (of any age)
- Any with disabilities under the age of 60
- A $7 donation is recommended to support the cost of the meal
- Guest are welcome to come as well, but are required to pay full price for each meal
Millinocket, ME 04462
Phone: (207) 723-2045 to reserve a spot
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10:30 – 12:30 pm
www.eaaa.org/social-dining/
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP provides food benefits to low income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well being.
www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/programs-services/food-supplement
WIC – Women, Infants, and Children
WIC food benefits are available based on income guidelines and up=to-date nutrition research. This website seeks to serve all Maine families with free nutrition advice, tips for staying healthy, and resources for growing families, including breastfeeding and chestfeeding information and support.
Bangor Public Health & Community Services
Penobscot & Piscataquis Counties
Bangor (207) 992-4570
maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/population-health/wic/