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Services & Programs
Nourishing Our Community, One Meal at a Time
At the Belfast Soup Kitchen, we believe that food is more than sustenance - it builds a foundation for hope, dignity, and connection. That's why, every weekday, we serve delicious and nutritious meals in a warm, welcoming space where guests are treated with respect and kindness.
Coffee/Social HourCoffee Hour:
Monday – Friday 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Daily
Schedule
Coffee/Social Hour
Monday – Friday 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Daily Lunch
Curbside/Takeout Service:
Monday – Friday 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Inside Dining Service:
Monday – Friday 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Kindness Community MarketMonday – Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Daily Services
Monday - Friday
10:00am-11:00am
Prior to lunch, we offer an informal coffee hour which not only provides an opportunity to socialize and enjoy delicious pastries, but also access to wrap-around services in our community with partner agencies.
Community Health Hub
We believe good health starts with good food and a helping hand. Through our Community Health Hub, local healthcare workers and community partners visit us directly to offer free, easy-to-access health services in a comfortable and private space.
No appointment or health insurance needed. Everyone in Waldo County is welcome, and all visits are private and confidential.
Additional Programs and Services
All of our critical services and programming are entirely supported by generous financial and in-kind donations from area businesses, individuals and various regional grant resources.
Home Delivery Meal Service
With staff and dedicated volunteers, we provide weekly meals to individuals across Waldo County who are 55 and older, have no transportation or have significant medical issues. Meals can also be provided for a short term medical condition for 8 weeks.
We average over
150 deliveries each week.
Evening Meal Service
We also partner with local restaurants and catering companies to provide fully prepared meals for working families. The meals feed an average family of four.
The average median income of these families is $48,640 annually. 80% of these families do not qualify for any type of public assistance, yet 72% of them report they are concerned about basic household needs such a food, housing, childcare, healthcare, and heat.
This program typically runs from December through March.
Help Yourself Shelves at MaineHealth Centers
Through our partnership with MaineHealth, the Belfast Soup Kitchen provides shelf-stable foods and fresh, local produce directly within regional health centers across Waldo County. By combining healthcare with food access, we meet neighbors where they are to combat hunger and promote overall wellness.
Locations:
Children's Food Programs
When school is in session, we sponsor and support the RSU 20 Kindness Program:
The High School Alternative Education program (Vikings Alternative, V-ALT for short) coordinates this program as part of their project-based curriculum. V-Alt students (grades 9-12) unload deliveries, organize the pantry, take inventory, and pack and deliver the bags of food to K-5 students each week.
Previously known as the HUSH (Help Us Stop Hunger) program, it provides a weekend bag of food that contains two breakfast, three lunch/dinner meals, as well as snacks, that young children can prepare and eat independently.
We also support a school food pantry that middle and high school students can access to obtain food and personal hygiene items. We have recently added monthly produce distributions, accessible to all RSU 20 families. Produce is available every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 8am - 10am behind the RSU 20 Elementary School.
Farm Box Program
In partnership with Daybreak Growers Alliance, Belfast Soup Kitchen is a farm box pick up site. This initiative aims to make locally grown, organic food more accessible to local families. Daybreak Box subscribers can set personal preferences for veggies, meats and grocery items, an algorithm will build your box based on your preference settings and harvest for the week.
Participants are able to further customize delivery by swapping and adding products during the customization window which runs from Tuesdays around 5pm until Thursday at 9am the week prior to box delivery. Daybreak Growers Alliance uses CSAware software to allow for online purchasing of the products grown by 70+ farming and food partners. Choose a Box, select add-ons for staple grocery items and get access to 300+ Maine grown local and organic foods that you can add a-la-carte the week before your delivery.
Sign up for your Farm Box CSA here.
Biweekly Food Box Delivery
Guests can receive a bi-weekly food box consisting of shelf stable food items delivered to their home. To qualify for this service, a family or individual must meet TEFAP requirements and have significant barriers that prevent them from accessing the Kindness Community Market in person. We will provide referral information for additional resources that can help mitigate the circumstances surrounding food insecurity. Required follow up contact will occur every 8 weeks.
The Diaper Closet
Because all babies deserve clean diapers
Diapers are one of the most costly items when raising a child. An infant requires 10-12 diapers a day, and an older toddler uses an average of 8-10 diapers a day – and that number can increase if the child is sick. Lack of access to clean diapers can impede a parents ability to work and attend school, as most childcare facilities require the parent to provide diapers.
The Diaper Closet is available to any parent/guardian in need. Families can collect items from the Diaper Closet twice a month, and we offer a range of items including formula, diapers, baby wipes, and more. To enroll in this program, please visit the Kindness Community Market or call 338-4845, option 4.
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