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Donate Today!

The South Portland Food Cupboard is committed to providing food assistance to those in need. In the past year, we served 6,996 families, including 21,981 individuals, distributing over 490 tons of food valued at $1,881,662. In addition to serving families directly, we also distribute food to other local food distribution sites, contributing 93,761 pounds of food, valued at $166,562. Your generous donations allow us to continue this vital work, ensuring that nutritious food reaches those facing food insecurity in our community. Every donation makes a difference—help us nourish and support even more families today.

Monetary Donations

The South Portland Food Cupboard is a 501(c)3 organization, and your monetary donation is tax-deductible.  We will provide an acknowledgment letter upon receipt of your donation.  

Send a check to:  

South Portland Food Cupboard 

130 Thadeus Street 

South Portland, ME  04106

Donate securely online with PayPal by clicking here.

Other ways of donating: 

  • Recurring Donations: Set up automatic monthly or quarterly donations to provide ongoing support and help us plan for the future.

  • Corporate Matching Gifts: Maximize your impact by checking if your employer offers a matching gift program. Your donation could be doubled or even tripled!

  • Tribute Gifts: Honor or remember someone special by donating in their name. We can send a personalized acknowledgment to the honoree or their family.

  • Planned Giving: Leave a lasting legacy by including the South Portland Food Cupboard in your will or estate plans. Your generosity will continue to make a difference for years to come.

  • Stock or Securities Donations: Consider donating stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. This option can provide tax benefits while supporting our mission.

Food Donations

We welcome non-perishables all year.  During the growing season, many individuals and groups shower us with fruits and vegetables from their gardens.  If you are planning a food drive, please check our food wish list below for our current needs. Food donations can be dropped off in our donation drop-box outside of our warehouse at any time or on Tuesday or Wednesday from 8 – 12.  Please call us at 874-0379 to let us know you are coming. If you are not able to drop off donations, but would still like to help, please click here (or the button below) to view our Amazon Wishlist.

We are in need the following non-perishables:

  • Chicken Noodle Soup

  • Tomato Soup

  • Mac and Cheese

  • Grape Jelly

  • Apple Jelly

  • Canned Tuna Fish

  • Tomato Sauce

  • Canned Pasta Sauce (24 oz)

  • 1 lb bag – White rice

  • 1 lb bag – Brown rice

  • Canned Peaches

  • Canned Mixed Fruit

  • Canned Pears

  • Gallon Zip Lock Freezer Bags

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