Good Sheperd Food Bank

Organization Overview

Good Sheperd Food Bank, operating under the name Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine, is located in Auburn, ME. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (K31) the organization is classified as: Food Banks & Pantries, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine employed 120 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine generated $81.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $76.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2019, Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine has awarded 352 individual grants totaling $8,235,923. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY IN MAINE THROUGH FOOD DISTRIBUTION AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FOOD DISTRIBUTION: GOOD SHEPHERD FOOD BANK (GSFB) PROVIDES FOR THOSE AT RISK OF HUNGER BY SOLICITING FOOD DONATIONS AND PURCHASING FOOD AT WHOLESALE PRICES, THEN DISTRIBUTING THIS FOOD TO MORE THAN 600 PARTNERS ACROSS MAINE, INCLUDING FOOD PANTRIES, MEAL SITES, SHELTERS, SCHOOLS, AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, CHILD CARE CENTERS, SENIOR CENTERS, HEALTH CARE SITES, AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. IN ITS 2022 FISCAL YEAR, GSFB DISTRIBUTED NEARLY 35 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD TO PARTNERS AND THE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS THEY SERVE, PROVIDING OVER 29 MILLION MEALS FOR MAINERS IN NEED.


MAINERS FEEDING MAINERS: THIS PROGRAM IS THE FOOD BANK'S COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL FARMS TO PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTE NUTRITIOUS, MAINE-GROWN FOOD. EACH YEAR, THE FOOD BANK MAKES PURCHASES OF FRESH MAINE VEGETABLES, FRUITS, GRAINS, AND DAIRY PRODUCTS ON BEHALF OF PARTNER AGENCIES. THE FOOD BANK ALSO RECEIVES DONATIONS FROM MANY LOCAL FARMERS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2022, THE FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTED NEARLY 2.6 MILLION POUNDS OF LOCAL FOODS AND INVESTED $1,200,000 INTO MAINE'S AGRICULTURAL SECTOR.


GOOD SHEPHERD FOOD BANK OPERATES THE SCHOOL PANTRY PROGRAM TO PROVIDE EASY, CONSISTENT ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR SCHOOL PARTNERS NOT ONLY SERVE AS FOOD DISTRIBUTION SITES IN VULNERABLE AREAS, BUT ALSO FUNCTION AS VITAL COMMUNITY RESOURCE HUBS WHERE FAMILIES FEEL WELCOMED, SUPPORTED, AND SAFE. IN ADDITION, THE FOOD BANK OPERATES AN AFTERSCHOOL MEAL & SNACK PROGRAM CALLED KIDS CAFE AND THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE AND CHILD & ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAMS IN BANGOR AND BREWER. IN COLLABORATION WITH 210 PROGRAM PARTNERS, GSFB PROVIDED ACCESS TO OVER 1.3 MILLION MEALS FOR MORE THAN 10,500 FAMILIES STATEWIDE THROUGH YOUTH & FAMILY INITIATIVES IN FY22.


GOOD SHEPHERD FOOD BANK ENGAGES IN MANY OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO ITS MISSION. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT OF THESE OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: COOKING MATTERS MAINE: AN OUTREACH PROGRAM THAT MOBILIZES CULINARY AND NUTRITION PROFESSIONALS TO TEACH COOKING AND NUTRITION CLASSES TO LOW-INCOME ADULTS, TEENS, AND CHILDREN. CLASSES ARE TAUGHT AT LOCAL COMMUNITY CENTERS, SCHOOLS, AND FOOD PANTRIES, AND THE CLASSES PROVIDE PEOPLE AT RISK OF HUNGER WITH HANDS-ON COOKING AND NUTRITION EXPERIENCE. IN FISCAL YEAR 2022, THE PROGRAM OFFERED 141 COOKING MATTERS CLASSES AND 80 STORE TOURS TO MORE THAN 2,000 PARTICIPANTS. COMMUNITY HEALTH AND HUNGER: THE FOOD BANK FORMS PARTNERSHIPS WITH HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS TO REDUCE THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF FOOD INSECURITY ON HEALTH OUTCOMES. THROUGH THE PROGRAM, THE FOOD BANK PROVIDES TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IMPLEMENTING FOOD INSECURITY SCREENING AND REFERRAL TO FOOD RESOURCES, AND SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT DIRECTLY DISTRIBUTE FOOD IN HEALTH CARE SETTINGS FOR PATIENTS IN NEED. IN FISCAL YEAR 2022, THE FOOD BANK WORKED WITH 136 PARTNERS TO PROVIDE NEARLY 220,000 MEALS TO PEOPLE WHO SCREENED POSITIVE FOR FOOD INSECURITY.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$437,254
Related organizations$0
Government grants $15,510,690
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$59,398,862
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $57,240,395
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$75,346,806
Total Program Service Revenue$1,813,067
Investment income $261,186
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$744,780
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$203
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $81,382,745

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Good Sheperd Food Bank has awarded $3,855,736 in support to 107 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Portland, ME

PURPOSE: Food distribution programs

$500,000

MAINE IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS COALITION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Portland, ME

PURPOSE: Food distribution programs

$242,390

FOOTPRINTS FOOD PANTRY

PURPOSE: Food distribution programs

$181,500

UNITED SOMALI WOMEN OF MAINE

PURPOSE: Food distribution programs

$157,240

PISCATAQUIS REGIONAL FOOD CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Dover Foxcroft, ME

PURPOSE: Food distribution programs

$145,500

CENTRE STREET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

PURPOSE: Food distribution programs

$100,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Good Sheperd Food Bank has recieved totaling $144,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Trust Ud W Bingham Ii 207751

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$100,000
Organization Name not Listed

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

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$25,000
Laurence B Flood Foundation Inc

Blue Hill, ME

PURPOSE: GENERAL USE

$10,000
$6,000
Becton Family Foundation Tr

Homosassa, FL

PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO GENERAL FUND

$3,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$975,361
Net Contributions$6,378,050
Other Expense$958,032
Ending Balance$6,395,379

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