Good Shepherd Food Bank

EIN: 222986809 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

Auburn, ME

Total Revenue
$104,490,942
Total Expenses
$107,576,873
Total Assets
$44,798,037
Net Assets
$42,512,286
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1981
Legal Domicile
ME
Principal Officer
Heather Paquette
Phone
2077823554
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Good Shepherd Food Bank, founded in 1981, is a major nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $104.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

The mission of Good Shepherd Food Bank is to eliminate hunger in Maine by improving access to nutritious and culturally relevant food for people in need, building strong community partnerships, and mobilizing the public in the fight to end hunger.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $97,506,681 Revenue: $2,853,973

Food Distribution: Good Shepherd Food Bank (GSFB) provides for those at risk of hunger by soliciting food donations and purchasing food at wholesale prices, then distributing this food to more than...

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Food Distribution: Good Shepherd Food Bank (GSFB) provides for those at risk of hunger by soliciting food donations and purchasing food at wholesale prices, then distributing this food to more than 600 partners across Maine, including food pantries, meal sites, shelters, schools, afterschool programs, child care centers, senior centers, health care sites, and other community organizations. In its 2025 fiscal year, GSFB distributed over 50 million pounds of food to partners and the families and individuals they serve, providing 42 million meals for Mainers in need.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,930,055 Revenue: $681,863

Mainers Feeding Mainers: this program is the Food Bank's collaboration with local farms to purchase and distribute nutritious, Maine-grown food. Each year, the Food Bank makes purchases of fresh...

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Mainers Feeding Mainers: this program is the Food Bank's collaboration with local farms to purchase and distribute nutritious, Maine-grown food. Each year, the Food Bank makes purchases of fresh Maine vegetables, fruits, grains, and dairy products on behalf of partner agencies. The Food Bank also receives donations from many local farmers. In fiscal year 2025, the Food Bank distributed nearly 2.6 million pounds of local foods and invested $1.7 million into Maine's agricultural sector.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,167,248 Revenue: $249,614

Good Shepherd Food Bank supports the School Pantry Program to provide easy, consistent access to nutritious food for students and their families. Our school partners not only serve as food...

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Good Shepherd Food Bank supports the School Pantry Program to provide easy, consistent access to nutritious food for students and their families. Our school partners not only serve as food distribution sites in vulnerable areas but also function as vital community resource hubs where families feel welcomed, supported, and safe. The Food Bank also operates Kids Cafe, an afterschool meal and snack program. In collaboration with more than 230 program partners, GSFB provided almost 2 million meals statewide through School Partners in fiscal year 2025.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $99,030,439
Program Service Revenue $4,644,925
Investment Income $815,578
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $104,490,942

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,234,716
Salaries & Benefits $8,962,072
Fundraising Expenses $2,845,616
Program Expenses $102,688,542
Other Expenses $93,373,073
TOTAL EXPENSES $107,576,873

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $104,490,942 $99,656,038 +0.0%
Expenses $107,576,873 $102,360,072 +0.1%
Net Income $-3,085,931 $-2,704,034 +0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
20
Employees
96
Volunteers
990

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$411,016
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
John Bennett Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tae Chong Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Bonacci Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christine Cummings Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michelle Draeger Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Peter Forester Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jason Fournier Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Whitney Gould-Cookson Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marwa Hassanien Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dora Ann Mills Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Norton Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Frank Pecoraro Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Odette Perriel Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Victoria W Rogers Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrea Sockabasin Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Wright Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Maker Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kate Rush Vice Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Peter Richardson Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Wright Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Heather Paquette President 38.00
Officer
$168,600 $56,937 $225,537
Bryan O'Connor Chief Fiancial Officer (end 1/2025) 37.00
Officer
$140,940 $44,539 $185,479
Bethany Benton Chief Fiancial Officer (start 4/25) 37.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Matt Chin President, Harvesting Good(end 2/25) 0.00
Highest
$123,894 $41,817 $165,711
George Fox Chief Supply Chain Officer 40.00
Highest
$132,263 $26,362 $158,625
Nicole Nadeau Chief People Officer 40.00
Highest
$116,267 $28,259 $144,526
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $104,490,942 $107,576,873 $44,798,037 $-3,085,931
2024 $99,656,038 $102,360,072 $48,213,426 $-2,704,034
2023 $78,671,561 $85,869,468 $49,380,877 $-7,197,907
2022 $81,382,745 $76,370,570 $53,999,694 $5,012,175
2021 $114,090,415 $82,773,043 $55,473,502 $31,317,372
2020 $69,626,051 $60,940,263 $25,546,371 $8,685,788
2019 $58,382,901 $57,450,634 $16,394,142 $932,267
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