My Maine Neighbor

10/18/2026

When people think of food pantry food, they don't usually picture homemade focaccia.
This loaf started with ingredients I received from a local food pantry:
🌿 Basil pizza dough�🍅 Vegetarian pizza topping kit�🧀 Parmesan cheeze�🫒 Oil
I added a little jarlic from Dollar Tree and some rosemary I already had on hand, then transformed those simple ingredients into this golden, crispy focaccia.
One thing I've learned is that food pantry ingredients don't have to be used exactly as intended. Sometimes a little creativity can turn everyday items into something that looks and tastes special.
Food pantry food isn't about "getting by." It's about making the most of what's available, learning new skills, and creating something delicious from simple ingredients.
What's the most creative thing you've made from pantry staples?

10/16/2026

10/09/2026

What "Free Food" Really Costs | Maine Pantry Haul

$150 in groceries. $30 in gas. 5 hours. 70 miles. That's what "free food" really costs — and I'd do it again tomorrow.

Two pantries, one massive haul, and pulled pork sandwiches the next day. Food insecurity is rising — if you're stretching groceries thin, this is for you: FeedingAmerica.org

No shame in a food pantry. Just a full fridge.
Destigmatizing food rescue, one food pantry at a time.

10/04/2026

🛒✨ Fresh pantry haul just dropped — with a brand-new look! 💙

This week's rescue from the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program in Brunswick, Maine: juicy plums, sweet raspberries, pork chops, ground beef, cube steak, burger sliders, and so much more — all FREE, all saved from going to waste.

This is what food rescue looks like. No shame, no stigma — just neighbors feeding neighbors. 💛

Destigmatizing food rescue, one food pantry at a time.

🤝 Want to help us keep showing up? http://bit.ly/3JNzGIZ

09/19/2026

Today’s video is focused entirely on direct community outreach as we pack Blessing Bags for our unhoused neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Every person deserves access to basic hygiene, comfort items, and nutrition. These outreach bags are designed to provide immediate relief and show our neighbors that they are cared for and supported—no judgment, no stigma, just community looking out for community. ❤️
🛍️ WANT TO SUPPORT OUR OUTREACH EFFORTS?
If you'd like to pitch in and help us pack more kits for the community, you can send supplies directly to us through our outreach wishlist! Every single item goes straight into the hands of someone who needs it:
📦 Support via Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3BXSHXEO6C3RV?ref_=wl_share
Your support helps us keep these kits stocked and distributed across our local area!

09/18/2026

Today, I share my St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Wiscasset, Maine food pantry haul. They are just amazing and I appreciate all they do to help food rescue!

On this channel, I share my regular food pantry hauls to show exactly what is available near me, and help destigmatize using food assistance programs. Food pantries are an incredible community resource meant for everyone, and there is absolutely no shame in getting a helping hand when you need it.
If you want to follow along on this journey, please SUBSCRIBE and hit the notification bell so you never miss a video! 🔔
🍉 RESOURCES & HOW TO FIND HELP:
Find a food pantry near you (US): https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank

💬 JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
What did your local pantry look like this week? Let me know in the comments!
Don't forget to LIKE this video if it helped or inspired you—it tells the YouTube algorithm to share this video with more people who might need to see it.

09/13/2026

On this channel, I share my regular food pantry hauls to show exactly what is available near me, and help destigmatize using food assistance programs. Food pantries are an incredible community resource meant for everyone, and there is absolutely no shame in getting a helping hand when you need it.
If you want to follow along on this journey, please SUBSCRIBE and hit the notification bell so you never miss a video! 🔔
🍉 RESOURCES & HOW TO FIND HELP:
Find a food pantry near you (US): https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank

💬 JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
What did your local pantry look like this week? Let me know in the comments!
Don't forget to LIKE this video if it helped or inspired you—it tells the YouTube algorithm to share this video with more people who might need to see it.

07/04/2026

another Thursday in Wiscasset getting FREE FOOD a

07/02/2026

Welcome to My Maine Neighbor! On this channel, I share my regular food pantry hauls to show exactly what is available, and help destigmatize using food assistance programs. Food pantries are an incredible community resource meant for everyone, and there is absolutely no shame in getting a helping hand when you need it.
If you want to follow along on this journey, please SUBSCRIBE and hit the notification bell so you never miss a video! 🔔
🍉 RESOURCES & HOW TO FIND HELP:
Find a food pantry near you (US): https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank

💬 JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
What did your local pantry look like this week? Let me know in the comments!
Don't forget to LIKE this video if it helped or inspired you—it tells the YouTube algorithm to share this video with more people who might need to see it.

06/27/2026

Food rescue in Wiscasset, Maine.