Donate

Whether you’re looking to volunteer regularly or prefer to help when time allows, we have something for you!

We welcome your donations of non-perishable food and personal care items. We're always looking for — ​ ​Cooking items: • Baking items • Condiments • Cooking oil • Salad dressing • Salt, pepper, and spices Canned goods: • Beans • Chili • Pasta and pasta sauce • Soups Packaged goods: • Cereal • Crackers • Meal kits • Stuffing mix​ • White pasta Other foods: • Juice​ • Fresh produce! Health & beauty: • Deodorant • Sanitary pads and tampons • Shampoo and conditioner • Soap • Toothbrushes and toothpaste Household items: • Cleaning supplies • Laundry detergent​ Drop off donated items at — 137 Downeast Highway (US-1), Ellsworth, ME Mon, Wed, or Fri 7:00AM–1:00PM If these hours aren't convenient for you, please contact us at loavesandfishesellsworth@gmail.com and we'll figure it out. Or leave your donated items in the back of our van. Unfortunately, we cannot accept — • Clothes • Opened packages • Expired food

Contact us if you'd like to stage a food drive at your business or place of employment, and we can help with boxes, custom signage...and publicity for your good work! (You can download signage here.)

We accept cash donations at the pantry during open hours.

Make checks payable to "Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry" and mail to: Loaves & Fishes P.O. Box 1672 Ellsworth, ME 04605 ...or drop your donation at Reception during panty open hours.​

Gifts of appreciated stock offer the donor significant tax advantages of ​a deduction for the full market value of the securities and capital gains tax avoidance. To learn more or to donate stocks or securities, contact us at treasurer@loavesandfishesellsworth.org Be sure to work with your financial advisor to determine the best date of transfer.

If your employer matches charitable contributions made by their employees, we'll be happy to provide the documentation to facilitate the gift match. Contact us at president@loavesandfishesellsworth.org to get started.