2022 : Fighting Hunger FOR GOOD

I am extremely proud of the work that we accomplished together last year. The support and dedication of partners, staff, volunteers, and donors fueled the distribution of 29 million nutritious, culturally relevant meals across the state. Thanks to the network of nearly 600 partners, many Mainers had access to healthy food when and where they needed it, despite record inflation and the ending of many pandemic-era public benefits.

In addition, we advanced the critical work of centering equity and addressing the root causes of hunger. We prioritized the development of new partnerships and innovative models for community food access—including awarding partners over $3 million through direct grants. We also advocated for public policy that will have a lasting impact on all Mainers.

Our work in 2022 was fueled by our $250 million Campaign to End Hunger in Maine. It’s inspiring to see the outpouring of support and we are incredibly grateful to the over 30,000 supporters who generously contributed in the last year alone. With your support, our campaign is investing in solutions, partnerships, people, and communities—all to improve access to food across the state.

You may have heard that I plan to step down as president of Good Shepherd Food Bank in June of 2023. As you can imagine, this has been a very difficult decision to make and one I did not come to lightly. However, it felt like the right time both personally and because the Food Bank has never been in a stronger position in terms of partners, resources, staff, and board leadership. It’s an exciting time for a new president to embrace the work that we have started together and lead the next leg of the Food Bank’s journey in partnership with community members, community organizations, and our dedicated staff.

I am incredibly thankful for your support during my time at Good Shepherd Food Bank and will leave with the knowledge that we are truly on the path to a hunger-free future for everyone in our state

I hope you enjoy the sampling of your partnership in action found in this report. With the help of supporters and partners like you, we were able to distribute food for today, and improve food security for the future by boldly confronting the systems that keep Mainers in poverty. I hope that you will join me in taking tremendous pride in being connected to this impactful work.