In Maine, one out of every five children and one out of every ten people do not have reliable access to affordable, healthy food. The MaineHealth Food Pantry at Stephens provides a safe and inclusive space that improves community access to nourishing food, local resources and social connection.
There are no eligibility requirements. All are invited to visit this welcoming, confidential space that provides enough free, fresh, frozen and shelf-stable food to feed a household for up to one week. The food pantry is possible through a partnership with Good Shepherd Food Bank.
Visiting the Food Pantry
The pantry is located on the MaineHealth Stephens Hospital campus at 193 Main Street, Norway, Maine. Our team will talk with you about your household needs and provide you with one week’s worth of food per visit.
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 11 am - 3 pm
Phone: 207-393-3140
Email: stephensfoodpantry@mainehealth.org
Oxford County Food as Medicine Program
Brought to you by: Healthy Oxford Hills and the MaineHealth Food Pantry at Stephens
Improve your health, one step at a time!
If you have trouble accessing healthy food and are at risk for or have prediabetes, this could be for you. The Food Pantry at Stephens is working with the National Diabetes Prevention Program to provide fresh, frozen and shelf-stable food and healthy lifestyle coaching to eligible participants.
This free, year-long, and in-person class of at least eight members includes:
- National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coaching
- Cooking skills training thru the Cooking Matters Program
- Weekly bags of healthy food and accompanying recipes *Opportunities for physical activity
- Development of peer relationships and support
Classes meet weekly for an hour the first four months of the year, and bi-weekly after that.
Contact Allison Kelly at allison.kelly@mainehealth.org or 207-393-3105 for more information.
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Pantry Hours & Contact Info
Our food pantry is currently available to MaineHealth patients and care team members. Patients and employees can walk in any time during business hours or contact us for an appointment. A referral is not required.
Hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11 am - 3 pm
Phone: 207-393-3140
Email: stephensfoodpantry@mainehealth.org