Free Food in Bangor, ME
Bangor is Maine's second-largest city and a regional hub in the heart of the state, known for its historical significance and resilient community spirit. The city values neighborly support and mutual care.
Still, everyone needs a hand sometimes. About 15% of Bangor residents live below the poverty line and can struggle to put food on the table — that is where this network comes in. All 16 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
View Bangor resources on the map · Poverty figure: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-Year Estimates
What's available in Bangor
- Food Bank: 9
- Food Pantry: 3
- Meal Program: 2
- Soup Kitchen: 1
- WIC Office: 1
Resources in Bangor
16 results
Columbia Street Baptist Church
63 Columbia St
Food Bank
Together Place Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry - Maine Mental Health Connections
150 Union Street
Food Bank
Bangor Area Homeless Shelter
263 Main Street
Food Bank
Bangor Public Health & Community Services WIC Office
103 Texas Ave
WIC Office
Bangor School Department Summer Meals Program
73 Harlow Street
Meal Program
Fairfield Interfaith Food Pantry
263 Main Street
Food Pantry
First United Methodist Church
703 Essex St
Food Bank
Good Shepherd Food Bank Mobile Pantry
11 Penobscot Meadow Dr
Food Pantry
Hammond St. Congregational Church (High Street)
28 High Street
Food Bank
Health Equity Alliance
304 Hancock St
Food Pantry
Manna Ministries
126 Union St
Food Bank
Penquis We've Got Your Back (WGYB) Program
262 Harlow St
Meal Program
Penquis' We've Got Your Back (WGYB)
1 Hammond Street
Food Bank
St. John's Episcopal Church
225 French St
Food Bank
The Salvation Army
65 South Park Street
Food Bank
Waterville Area Soup Kitchen
65 S Park St
Soup Kitchen
Common questions about free food in Bangor
Where can I get free food in Bangor?
Bangor has 16 resources for free food: food banks, food pantries, meal programs, soup kitchens, and a WIC office.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Most are open to anyone, though the WIC office does have income and family eligibility requirements. Call to learn what each location needs.
Is the food really free?
Yes, free with no referral needed.