🏠 Project 443: Our New Home to Feed More Neighbors in Need.

South Portland Food Cupboard

Goal: $250,000 Raised So Far: $174,698

We’re Moving!

The South Portland Food Cupboard is growing, and thanks to our incredible community, we’re moving to a new, expanded home at 443C Western Avenue in South Portland’s Jetport Plaza!

Our new 8,500-square-foot facility (double our current space) will allow us to serve more neighbors in need, store more food safely, and welcome volunteers and recipients in a space that reflects dignity, efficiency, and care.

Every week, hundreds of families rely on SPFC for fresh groceries and essential items. With your help, we’ll soon be able to serve them in a space built to meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s challenges.

Celebrating What’s Been Funded

We’re already well on our way, thanks to the generosity of donors, businesses, and local partners!

Project	Funded Amount	Notes
Walk-In Cooler	$40,963	Made possible by Rotary Clubs
Walk-In Freezer	$41,920	Made possible by a matching gift from an anonymous donor
Crown Forklift	$51,815	Funded by an anonymous donor

Together, these incredibly generous gifts have brought us to $174,698 raised toward our $250,000 goal.

Our Biggest Need: $40,000 for the Existing Cooler Move

Our largest remaining expense is the safe removal, transport, and reinstallation of our existing cooler system—a critical piece of infrastructure that keeps perishable food safe and fresh for distribution.

This move is essential for operations at our new facility, and we need to raise $40,000 to make it happen.

Your gift toward this effort will have a direct and lasting impact on our ability to continue feeding hundreds of South Portland neighbors each week.

What’s Still Needed

Beyond the cooler move, we have several important remaining needs to bring our new space to life.
We’ve grouped these by area:

Operations & Equipment ($15,000 total)
Includes stainless steel tables, pallet scale and ramp, carts, shelving, and shopping carts—tools that make daily food distribution possible.
Volunteer Spaces ($8,000 total)
Furnishings for the volunteer breakroom, a washer/dryer for linens, and updated staff offices to support the people who make our mission happen every day.
Facility Improvements & Signage ($12,000 total)
Parking lot striping, signage, and check-in area setup to create a welcoming, safe, and efficient space for all.
Contingency & Miscellaneous ($46,111)
Our “buffer” ensures flexibility to cover unforeseen expenses as we complete construction and prepare to open our new home.

💛 Naming & Sponsorship Opportunities

Your support can create a lasting legacy in our new space. Naming opportunities will remain in place for the lifetime of our occupancy in this building, serving as a lasting tribute to your generosity and partnership.

$10,000+ — Room Sponsor
Name a key area such as the Volunteer Breakroom, Recipient Welcome Area, or Distribution Area.

$5,000 — Equipment Sponsor
Support major infrastructure such as the Cooler Move or Forklift Operations.

$2,500 — Workstation Sponsor
Fund essential equipment like prep tables, carts, or shelving.

$500 — Volunteer Comfort Sponsor
Help furnish our volunteer and staff spaces.

Or give the gift of ANY Amount and still make an impact!
Every gift brings us closer to opening our doors.

To discuss naming opportunities, please contact info@southportlandfoodcupboard.org

A Message from Our Executive Director

“Food insecurity and hunger aren’t going away—and neither is our commitment to addressing them.
To fulfill our mission of Feeding Neighbors in Need, we must stay healthy as an organization.
That means investing in people, funding, and infrastructure.
We’re entering a transformative phase: Give More, Feed More.”
— Dwayne Hopkins, Executive Director

How You Can Help

✅ Donate Today — Every dollar helps us complete the move
✅ Sponsor a Room or Equipment Item — Leave a legacy of care
✅ Share This Campaign — Help us reach others who believe in "Feeding Neighbors in Need."

Together, we can make Project 443 a reality and ensure that every South Portland neighbor has access to nutritious food in a space that reflects dignity, compassion, and community.

About South Portland Food Cupboard

The South Portland Food Cupboard has grown from serving a dozen families in a small church basement to feeding thousands of neighbors each year. Our mission remains simple yet powerful: Feeding Neighbors in Need. Learn more at southportlandfoodcupboard.org

Project 443: Our New Home to Feed More Neighbors in Need

By South Portland Food Cupboard

Project 443: Our New Home to Feed More Neighbors in Need