If you or your family are worried about food during the government shutdown, help is available.
School Meals will Remain Available for All Students
All students can still get free breakfast and lunch at school every day.
Find Local Food Assistance
If your family needs food support, call 211, or visit the Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Food Pantry
Locator to find help near you. Visit www.gsfb.org/get-help/food-map
General Assistance
Families can apply for General Assistance, which can help meet basic needs including food,
housing, utilities, medical costs and more. Visit www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/programs
services/general-assistance.
Continue to Apply or Renew SNAP Benefits
You can still apply for or renew SNAP during the shutdown. If
you qualify, doing this now will help make sure your benefits
are ready as soon as funding resumes. Apply or renew at: