We are open at Woodfords Church on Tues., Wed., Thurs. (1 - 3, arrival by 2:45) for those who need food.

AND we will have fixings for Thanksgiving dinners for people to take home, Tuesday, November 21, beginning at 10 a. m. First come, first served. ENTER the church from the SIDE parking lot. Look for our sign. This is in addition to our regular every other week offerings.

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, a non-profit, 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. We are supported by many individuals and organizations including churches and synagogues in the Greater Portland area and are staffed completely by volunteers.

Some of our food comes from TEFAP, a federal agency. We follow the federal guidelines for non-discrimination and are an equal opportunity provider. To file a complaint go here.

Who We Serve

Project FEED provides food and household supplies to take home for individuals and families in crisis. We offer supplies for seven days per person in the household to those in need. Currently we are not limiting people from any geographical area. Families will be helped no more often than once every other week.

Read a letter from one of our clients (due to privacy expections, we have shortened the client's name):

Hello, my name is "M" I have a daughter who is one, and I am married. My husband lost his job 2 years ago, and is currently in school to get a better job.  I do work full time and we do get some assistance from SNAP.  However we are having a real struggle to make ends meet on the one income.  We struggle to make the necessities monthly.  Rent, heat, lights, gas for work, car payment and food. Never mind the credit cards we have racked up to make ends meet, medical bills, ... and taxes due.  We have borrowed all we can from friends and family. I don’t know where else to turn, or what to do.  Please advise, and direct me. Thanks in advance.

We were able to give her the food she needed to bridge her current difficult situation. We also suggested she seek other assistance from a social service agency. 211 is a reference source as well.

One December we assisted a client and received the following note: