N T R O D U C T I O N

Like many organizations during the COVID-19 global pandemic, Good Shepherd Food Bank realized that its one-size-fits-all approach did not meet the needs of Maine’s communities of color.

The pre-pandemic distribution model was lacking foods that were culturally important and recognizing the enormous gap, the Food Bank established the Community Redistribution Fund (CRF). This fund provides grants directly to grassroots organization led by and primarily serving communities of color to source and distribute culturally important food.

The creation of this fund spurred growth and programming expansion at Good Shepherd Food Bank. The Food Bank now has two Community Impact managers, a vice president of equity, diversity and impact, and three funds dedicated to investing in Maine’s communities of color (Emergency, Cultural Celebrations, and Community Redistribution Fund).

MEGAN TAFT Vice President of Equity & Impact

KHADIJA AHMED

Community Impact Manager

MARPHEEN CHANN

Community Impact Manager, CRF Team Lead