About MidcoastFood.ME
Built by Midcoast Solidarity to help our community stay fed and connected as SNAP funding runs out and uncertainty grows.
About one in eight Mainers depend on SNAP benefits, and many households are at immediate risk of losing support. We map free pantries, fridges, farms, mutual-aid programs, and community meals so neighbors can find help fast — and so anyone with food to share can get on the map.
12%
Of Maine's population receives SNAP benefits
1 in 5
Maine children live in food-insecure households — one of the highest rates in New England.
How to share your food resources
A clear process to connect with the neighbors who need help.
- 01Register your resource
- 02We verify your information
- 03Your listing goes live
FAQs
Common questions about the project and how to use it.
- What is MidcoastFood.ME?
- MidcoastFood.ME is a volunteer-built map that connects people in the Midcoast region of Maine with free and low-barrier food resources.
- Why was this site created?
- Federal budget gridlock in October 2025 put SNAP funding at risk for millions of Americans. Rather than wait for politicians to rediscover a sense of duty, this project connects local food pantries, farms, and mutual-aid networks so communities can take care of one another directly.
- Who can use it?
- Anyone looking for food resources in the Midcoast region can use the site. There are no income limits, eligibility screenings, or requirements.
- How can I add a resource?
- Food resource managers can submit information via our intake forms. We review every submission and verify the details before listing.
- Does it cost anything to be listed?
- No. MidcoastFood.ME is entirely free to use and maintained by volunteers.
- Is this a government program?
- No. MidcoastFood.ME is an independent, community-organized project.
- How can I help?
- Volunteer to verify listings, share the site with someone who needs it, or list a resource you run or know about.
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