More than 50,000 Maine kids don’t get enough to eat.

We harness the power of community by partnering with public schools and agencies in Cumberland County to connect more 2,500 children at risk of hunger with the nutrition they need to grow, learn, and thrive.

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Our Recipe for Helping Children Thrive

Years of Partnerships

Pounds of Nourishing Food Shared

Pounds of Fresh Food Rescued

Building Community

By partnering with dozens of local organizations and engaging hundreds of volunteers and donors, we are building a connected and resilient community that supports the well-being of children.

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Nourishing Kids

Our low-barrier take-home food programs prioritize nutrient-dense fresh fruits and vegetables, improving diets, stretching food budgets, and enhancing lifelong health for children and their families.

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Rescuing Food

We rescue more than 200,000 pounds of fresh fruits, vegetables, bread, and meat each year from local supermarkets and bakeries, reducing food waste and its negative effects on our environment.

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A nourished community is a happier, stronger community.

“We are fortunate here at Westbrook Middle School to have a partnership with the Locker Project. Every other Friday, they come and set up a free sort of a farmer’s market. They bring fresh fruit, produce, fruits and veggies, breads, sometimes some meats and cheeses, and they provide that free of charge to anybody who wants to partake.”

Mary Ellen Johnson

Teacher, Westbrook Middle School

“There’s a care and personalization and normalization that the Locker Project provides to all of us who are a little food insecure. That attention to detail, that warm connection makes more students, more families, and even more school staff feel that much more comfortable accessing their services.”

Tara Rivera

Family Partnerships Coordinator
South Portland Middle School

“The Locker Project makes it so easy for us to hand out valuable food to a lot of our families. We work with a diverse group of people from all around the area, and it’s a great way to really reduce the barriers.”