Soup Kitchen
Feeding The Hungry And Nurturing Souls Since 1984
The Soup Kitchen: Where It All Began
Meal Times
Breakfast is served: Monday through Friday 8:30am to 9:30am
Lunch is served: Monday through Friday 11am to 12:30pm
All are welcome to come and enjoy a nutritious meal
served by our compassionate staff and volunteers.
SHIRT AND SHOES REQUIRED
The soup kitchen opened its doors in September of 1984 and continues to serve from the same location today! We would not be where we are today without our amazing volunteers, who selflessly choose to serve those in need.
Come eat with us...
Our soup kitchen is a pillar of Bread of Life and a beacon of hope to those in need. All are welcome to a place where people are served a nutritious meal by compassionate volunteers in a safe environment.
The Maine Department of Corrections donated some of their garden produce to help feed those in need, this was grown and cared for by residents wishing to give back to their community. Donations like these are what makes the Bread of Life work so well, without them we would not be able to do what we are doing.
Bread of Life serves anywhere from 100 to 150 sit-down/take-home meals per day for breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday. This ranges up to 26,000 to 39,000 meals per year.
Our Services
Do You Need Shelter?
What do we need from you?
• Call 626-3434 to complete a shelter pre-intake with a trained
staff member.
• Once completed, the shelter manager will call you with any
follow up questions or to schedule your arrival to shelter.
What to expect and what is included:
• You will have your own bed, bedding, and space to store your
necessary belongings.
• Separate single male and single female rooms.
• Separate family floor with playroom.
• Free laundry and soaps provided.
• Food donations are available.
• You will have an onsite case manager to help you navigate your
roadblocks and reach your goals!
• Ample outdoor space to relax and reset.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of our frequently asked questions at Bread of Life, if the answer you need is not here please visit our contact page, leave us a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for reaching out to the Bread of Life, we want you to be a part of our family.
1. Are you more than a soup kitchen?
A: Yes! We have 101 housing units, two shelters and an addiction recovery center.
2. Are you a church?
A: We were founded by seven families in Augusta and are a 501(c)3 not for profit.
3. How can I help out or Volunteer?
Bread of Life relies on it's community for Volunteers and Donations to be able to help those in need, VOLUNTEER TODAY!
5. How are you funded?
A: Bread of Life is funded by donations, grants, and federal, state and local funds.
Our Partners
