The Locker Project relies on volunteers to help us provide food to children and families. These generous community members share our belief that even one hungry child is too many. Volunteers help us pick up or deliver food, pack bags at the warehouse, organize food drives and spread the word about the importance of ensuring that Maine children and families have reliable access to healthy food. A few hours of your time can make a HUGE difference to a child!
Corporate and community groups that wish to volunteer can email Maddy Torraca Jones at maddy@mainelockerproject.org to arrange a date and time.
ORGANIZE A FOOD DRIVE
Neighbors, friends, churches, workplaces–it’s time to set up a bin and help us fill our shelves. Together, we can keep kids and families nourished over the weeks and months ahead!
Print our handy bookmark with the list of requested items! Please collect only the items listed below. Items should be newly purchased and stored carefully.
- Macaroni and cheese (box or cup)
- Microwaveable meals and side dishes
- Pop-top cans of ravioli (no pork) and spaghettios
- Canned chicken and tuna
- Plain pasta
- Pasta sauce or diced tomatoes in cans (please, no glass)
- Rice (box or bag)
- Dried beans
- Peanut butter (small or medium jars, please, no glass)
- Single-serving cereal, oatmeal, fruit cups
- Healthy snacks in individual packages:
pretzels, goldfish, granola bars, cheese or peanut butter snack crackers
Drop-off location and times:
Locker Project headquarters, 111 Wescott Road, South Portland (rear entrance)
Monday through Thursday, 10 AM to 2 PM, call or text first if you can.
Collected a lot of food? Contact us at 207-899-9540 or email info@mainelockerproject.org to schedule a pick-up!