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Welcome to the Volunteer Portal! This is your go-to hub for everything you need as a South Portland Food Cupboard volunteer. Here you’ll find our volunteer bulletin board, SignUpGenius links to schedule your shifts, important updates from the team, helpful resources, and more. Be sure to check back regularly for the latest information and opportunities to get involved.
*Please note, this is for current volunteers ONLY! If you have not yet filled out an application, please click here to begin the process!
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The bulletin board is where we share important announcements, upcoming events, seasonal reminders, and other need-to-know updates for our volunteer team. It’s a great place to stay informed about what’s happening at the Food Cupboard and how you can stay involved. Be sure to check back often since we are always updating the page!
Updates from the Team
*NEW* SPFC Volunteer Appreciation Celebration
We are so excited to invite you to our Volunteer Appreciation Celebration at Bayside Bowl on Tuesday, August 18, from 3:00-6:00 p.m.!
This event is our way of saying thank you for the time, energy, and compassion you bring to supporting our community. We truly appreciate everything you do and can't wait to celebrate with you.
We'll gather on the second-floor Mezzanine, graciously provided by Bayside Bowl, and enjoy an afternoon of food, drinks, bowling, and time together with fellow volunteers.
Event Details
📍 Bayside Bowl
58 Alder Street
Portland, ME 04101
🕒 Tuesday, August 18
3:00-6:00 p.m.
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/aRoiHCwD2qFubcWr9
What's included:
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Catered food with vegetarian and gluten-free options
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Drink tickets for volunteers
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Four bowling lanes reserved from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
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Bowling shoes included (we encourage you to bring your own socks!)
Parking:
Please review the parking map before arriving:
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/657374fb022a1062f7b82c42/t/696a446e1e02fe17eff3ccd6/1768572014646/BB+Parking+Map+%281%29.pdf
Please RSVP by August 15th so we can reserve your spot. Space is limited, and we'd love to celebrate with you!
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/aRoiHCwD2qFubcWr9
Thank you again for being such an important part of our team. We are incredibly grateful for your support and look forward to celebrating together!
With appreciation,
South Portland Food Cupboard Leadership
Parking Update
Thank you so much to anyone and everyone who chooses to park out front and walk to the back. Would you do us a favor and just park in the spots behind the sign? Some of our facility neighbors use the front parking area for their customers.
Thank you again for your kind attention to this matter!
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Sign-Up Genius Links
Below you’ll find the SignUpGenius links to view and sign up for upcoming volunteer shifts. We update these regularly, so be sure to check back often for the latest opportunities.
Please Remember to Use SignUpGenius!
Recently we’ve had an increase in volunteer interest. A big thank you and welcome to our new volunteers! At this time we are at capacity. To help us stay organized, please use SignUpGenius to secure your spot for upcoming shifts. You can find links to sign up here on this newsletter, and on our current volunteer portal on our website.
Please note: if you are a current volunteer with a related question or message, please reach out directly to dwayne@southportlandfoodcupboard.org and/or give us a call. Thank you so much!
August 2 (1st Sunday) and 1st Wednesday Distribution - August 8
August 9 (2nd Sunday) - August 15, 2026
August 16 (3rd Sunday) - August 22, 2026
August 23 (4th Sunday) and TEFAP - August 29, 2026
August 30 (5th Sunday) and 1st Wed PM Distribution - Septernber 5
September 6 (1st Sunday) - September 12, 2026
September 13 (2nd Sunday) - September 19, 2026
September 20 (3rd Sunday) and TEFAP - September 26, 2026
September 27 (4th Sunday) - October 3, 2026
***Note for Food Rescue Drivers:
Please sign yourselves up in SignUpGenius!***


Got Suggestions? We're all ears!
Our online suggestion box is a simple way to share your ideas, feedback, or concerns with us at anytime. Whether you have thoughts on how we can improve or just want to let us know what’s working well, your input helps us better serve our community. All submissions are reviewed, and there is an option to be able to continue this conversation with staff if requested! Thank you so much for your time and energy,
Organization Documents
Training Links
Please note that SPFC staff emails have changed, and some have been added! We are no longer using Outlook and have moved to Google. You can now reach us at:
General Email- Info@southportlandfoodcupboard.org
Dwayne Hopkins – Executive Director
dwayne@southportlandfoodcupboard.org
Lauren Smith Kennedy – Executive Assistant
lauren@southportlandfoodcupboard.org
Support Email for PantrySoft (Questions, troubleshooting, etc.): Support@southportlandfoodcupboard.org
