FAQ's

GENERAL INFO

• Where is WFP located?
WFP is located in Waldoboro at 124 Friendship Road behind the Medomak House, across from the old HEAD START.

• What are the hours of food distribution for WFP?
WFP distributes food on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 12-3pm. In the event of inclement weather or a national holiday, distribution will take place on the Wednesday immediately following the regularly scheduled Food Pantry Day.

• How do I contact WFP?
You can contact WFP by phone at 207-542-3855, by email at waldoborofoodpantry@outlook.com, by snail mail at PO Box 692, Waldoboro, ME 04572

• Does WFP have COVID restrictions?
WFP distributes food via no-contact drive-thru operations. There are no COVID restrictions or requirements.

• How many households does WFP serve?
Our past distribution statistics can be viewed on the website Calendar by clicking on the Food Pantry Day entry.

FOOD NEEDS

• What are the requirements for getting food from WFP?
WFP distributes food to residents of Waldoboro, Bremen and Nobleboro. Income limits apply and a simple application is required to be completed. Click here to view/download application.

• What if I do not have a car or am not able to pick-up my food on distribution day?
ANYONE can pick up your food for you: a relative, friend, neighbor, case worker, clergy, anyone.

• How many families can I pick up for?
Unless prior arrangements have been made with WFP, please limit the number of households being picked up for to 4, including the driver’s household. 

• What do I need to do to prepare to pick up my food?
Please make sure there is plenty of clear space in your vehicle for loading food and that there are no unsecured animals. If you have a pickup truck you may be asked to help load.

• Does WFP make food deliveries?
WFP delivers food to residents of the following apartment complexes: Sproul Block, Waldoboro Village, Coles Hill. If you are a resident of any of these complexes and would like to receive food from WFP, please call to have your household added to our delivery schedule @ 207-542-3855. We envision adding additional locations when volunteer availability and scheduling permits.

• Can I return WFP food that I do not want?
Unopened, unexpired non-perishables may be returned to WFP on a future distribution day. If you have ANY questions about the freshness of ANY food you receive from WFP, please contact us immediately at 207-542-3855 so that we can address your concerns as soon as possible.

DONATIONS

• How do I donate money to WFP?
You can mail a check to Waldoboro Food Pantry, PO BOX 692, Waldoboro, ME 04572 or make donations using a credit card through either our website or our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/waldoborofoodpantry

• Are donations to WFP tax deductible?
The Waldoboro Food Pantry is registered with the state of Maine and the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization under EIN# 38-3985265. All financial donations are tax deductible from state and federal income tax.

• Does WFP accept donations of food or other products?
WFP accepts donations of unopened, unexpired non-perishables as well as donations of eggs/produce from local farmers. We also accept donations of unopened personal items and pet food. Please email us at waldoborofoodpantry@outlook.com to schedule delivery.

• Can I donate to a specific program?
 You may designate a preferred program for your donation. Please note that funds received above program budget may be redirected to other programs.

• Does WFP accept donations of Stock Shares?
We accept donations of Stock Shares through StockDonator.com. Click the button on our Donate page to complete the process.

• Who should I contact to coordinate a food/product drive for WFP?
Email waldoborofoodpantry@outlook.com to discuss food/product drives, plan social media sharing and schedule delivery/pick-up of your donation collection.

VOLUNTEERING

• How can I volunteer for WFP?
WFP needs volunteers primarily on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 10-3 and the preceding Mondays from 8-10am. If your schedule allows, please email us at waldborofoodpantry@outlook.com to arrange a date to observe our operation.