Who We Are

Project FEED (Food Emergency Exchange Depot) is an emergency food pantry located in Portland, Maine in the basement of Woodfords Congregational UCC Church.  Project FEED was founded in 1975 by a group of clergy and lay-people concerned with the growing number of Portland residents who were without a reliable source of food in emergencies. Project FEED is supported by many individuals and organizations including churches and synagogues in the Greater Portland area and is staffed completely by volunteers.

Who We Serve

Project FEED provides food to take home for individuals and families in crisis. We offer supplies for up to seven days per person in the household. Usually this is the bridge people need to their next food source.

We require a three month waiting period between visits; FEED is intended to be for emergency use only, not as a steady supply of food. We require clients to bring a referral form from a social service agency, church or synagogue each time they come. This referral informs us that the client is connected with someone in the community who can guide them toward helping agencies. If you are a referring agency and need a form, contact us at projectfeed@hotmail.com with your agency's information or call 761-3920 during our operating hours.

Each year our client load increases, and this year is no exception.  Our expenditures, amounting to over $4500 a month, average out to forty six cents a meal.  Contributed food helps us keep this expense as low as it is.  Our money comes from contributions and grants. 

Our Hours of Operation

Project FEED is open 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays and school storm closings.

Our many volunteers stand ready to assist.