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Soup Kitchens & Free Meals in Portland, ME: Hours & Schedule
Portland has 2 soup kitchens & free meals, plus 7 other free-food locations shown below. Filter by type or what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.
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- Updated September 2026
Wed: 10 AM – 12 PM ET
No ID needed All areas
Sun: 10 AM – 10:45 AM · Fri: 11 AM – 11:45 AM ET
All areas
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Cumberland By appt
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 6 PM – 7 PM · Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 12 PM – 1 PM · Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 8 AM – 9:30 AM · Thu: 1:30 PM – 3 PM ET
All areas
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 1 PM – 3 PM ET
All areas
Tue: 10 AM – 11:30 AM ET
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9 AM – 11 AM · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 1 PM – 3 PM ET
All areas
Thu: 9:30 AM – 11 AM ET
Downtown Area
Mon: 11 AM – 12:30 PM ET
East Bayside
None open then.
As the county seat of Cumberland County, Portland is a historic hub of commercial shipping and light industry in Maine. The directory lists 9 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 7 food pantries, 2 soup kitchens & free meals. Preble Street Resource Center Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry (252 Oxford Street) and St Vincent De Paul Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry (307 Congress St) are among them. Every listing is checked against public sources. We hide the ones we can't confirm, we say call ahead where hours aren't confirmed, and there are no ads, logins, or fees.
What to bring
- A photo ID, if you have one (many pantries don't require it)
- Proof of address, like a piece of mail (some ask, most don't)
- Bags, a box, or a cart to carry groceries home
- The number of people in your household, that's usually all they need
How it works in Portland
- Find a pantry on the map above that's open today
- Call ahead to confirm hours (they can change)
- Go during open hours; most are walk-in, no appointment
- Take what you need. There's no cost and no application
You're welcome here. Pantries are for anyone going through a hard stretch. No judgment.
What neighbors know
These places change. If you've been to a pantry in Portland, leave a quick note so the next person walks in prepared: what to bring, when lines form, how they treat folks.
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Open by day in Portland
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Portland. Call ahead to confirm.
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Monday in Portland
- Preble Street Resource Center Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry: 8 AM – 9:30 AM
- St Vincent De Paul Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry: 11 AM – 12:30 PM
- Project FEED Food Pantry: 1 PM – 3 PM
- Salvation Army Food Pantry: 9 AM – 11 AM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Tuesday in Portland
- Preble Street Resource Center Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry: 8 AM – 9:30 AM
- Project FEED Food Pantry: 1 PM – 3 PM
- Sacred Heart - St Dominic Food Pantry: 10 AM – 11:30 AM
- Salvation Army Food Pantry: 9 AM – 11 AM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Wednesday in Portland
- Preble Street Resource Center Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry: 8 AM – 9:30 AM
- First Baptist Church Food Pantry: 10 AM – 12 PM
- Project FEED Food Pantry: 1 PM – 3 PM
- Salvation Army Food Pantry: 9 AM – 11 AM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Thursday in Portland
- Preble Street Resource Center Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry: 8 AM – 9:30 AM
- Project FEED Food Pantry: 1 PM – 3 PM
- Salvation Army Food Pantry: 9 AM – 11 AM
- St Luke's Cathedral - Food Pantry: 9:30 AM – 11 AM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Friday in Portland
- Preble Street Resource Center Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry: 8 AM – 9:30 AM
- Front Street Community Center Food Pantry: 11 AM – 11:45 AM
- Project FEED Food Pantry: 1 PM – 3 PM
- Salvation Army Food Pantry: 9 AM – 11 AM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Saturday in Portland
- Preble Street Resource Center Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry: 8 AM – 9:30 AM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Sunday in Portland
- Preble Street Resource Center Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry: 8 AM – 9:30 AM
- Front Street Community Center Food Pantry: 10 AM – 10:45 AM
Good to know
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Portland are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Portland soup kitchens & free meals are open: Monday (4), Tuesday (4), Wednesday (4), Thursday (4), Friday (4), Saturday (1), Sunday (2). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there soup kitchens & free meals in Portland open on weekends?
Yes, 1 open Saturday and 2 open Sunday in Portland. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.
Where can I get emergency food in Portland today?
Most Portland soup kitchens & free meals take walk-ins during open hours. No appointment needed. For same-day help any time, call 211 (Oklahoma's free, confidential food-assistance line). The listings below are kept current and most serve anyone in need without income verification.
What do I need to bring to a food pantry in Portland?
Most Portland soup kitchens & free meals are open to anyone in need and don't require proof of income. It helps to bring a photo ID, proof of address if you have it (a utility bill or piece of mail), bags to carry food, and the number of people in your household. Requirements vary. Check each listing or call ahead.
Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
Most soup kitchens & free meals are walk-in during open hours. A few run on set monthly dates or by appointment. Those say so on their listing.
Which soup kitchens & free meals serve Portland, Oklahoma?
These soup kitchens & free meals serve Portland and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 04141, 04101, 04103, 04102. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Portland are open on Monday?
4 soup kitchens & free meals in Portland are open Monday: Preble Street Resource Center Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry, St Vincent De Paul Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry, Project FEED Food Pantry, Salvation Army Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Portland are open on Tuesday?
4 soup kitchens & free meals in Portland are open Tuesday: Preble Street Resource Center Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry, Project FEED Food Pantry, Sacred Heart - St Dominic Food Pantry, Salvation Army Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Portland are open on Wednesday?
4 soup kitchens & free meals in Portland are open Wednesday: Preble Street Resource Center Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry, First Baptist Church Food Pantry, Project FEED Food Pantry, Salvation Army Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Portland are open on Thursday?
4 soup kitchens & free meals in Portland are open Thursday: Preble Street Resource Center Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry, Project FEED Food Pantry, Salvation Army Food Pantry, St Luke's Cathedral - Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Portland are open on Friday?
4 soup kitchens & free meals in Portland are open Friday: Preble Street Resource Center Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry, Front Street Community Center Food Pantry, Project FEED Food Pantry, Salvation Army Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Portland are open on Saturday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Portland is open Saturday: Preble Street Resource Center Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Portland are open on Sunday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Portland are open Sunday: Preble Street Resource Center Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry, Front Street Community Center Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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