Commodity Food Distribution



Commodity Food Distribution distributes USDA/Maine Department of Agriculture commodities (food) to food cupboards and food banks throughout Penobscot, Piscataquis and Knox Counties. Families who meet income guidelines; those who are in need; those who receive AFDC, Low Cost Prescription Refill Program, Food Stamps, Medicaid, SSI or HEAP are eligible to receive food through nonprofit volunteer groups.

Call 973-3553 or toll-free 1-800-215-4942 for more information or to receive a list of the nonprofit volunteer group or go to http://www.maine.gov/agriculture/co/tefap/index.html.

Funding is provided by the US Department of Agriculture / Maine Department of Agriculture