Our Mission

The Junior League of Portland is a non-profit organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

Good Shepherd Food Bank Chosen as Our Signature Project Partner

The Junior League of Portland is excited to announce that its membership has chosen Good Shepherd Food-Bank as its 2010-2013 Signature Project partner. Over the next three years, the League will work with Good Shepherd Food-Bank to decrease hunger and food insecurity in Cumberland County by increasing access to food and educating low-income individuals to cook and prepare healthy foods. During the three year partnership, the Junior League will work toward three primary objectives:

1) Provide volunteer assistance to the Food-Bank at its Portland and Auburn locations

2) Work with the Food-Bank’s agencies in Cumberland County to help them to better meet the needs of their clients, utilize all available food, and operate as efficiently as possible

3) Work directly with food pantry clients to increase their ability to make simple, healthy, low-cost meals using the items commonly found at a food pantry.

The League is currently working to implement programs to meet these objectives by creating a Backpack Program that will allow vulnerable children to take home backpacks of healthy foods on weekends, holidays and vacations. The Junior League of Portland is spearheading volunteer efforts for Operation Frontline, a nutrition education class for low-income teens and adults in Cumberland County; and providing ongoing volunteer support as Good Shepherd Food-Bank’s new warehouse in Portland becomes fully functional.


 To learn more about the Good Shephard Food Bank, please see their web site at www.GSFB.org.


Community Focus Area

Hunger & Food Insecurity

 The faces of Hunger and Food Insecurity in Greater Portland are diverse: a single mother of three who sacrifices her own meal so her children won't go hungry; a teen who participates in a reduced-fee breakfast and lunch program at school during the week, but will not eat any complete meals over the weekend; an elderly man on a fixed income who is forced to choose between life-saving prescription medication and food. LEARN MORE > Includes links to partner agencies.

 

COOKBOOKS FOR  A CAUSE

 


Maine is known around the world for its fresh seafood, seasonal produce and other fine foods. Both JLP cookbooks feature this amazing bounty and are an absolute must in the kitchen. They make great gifts for any occasion. Buy our Junior League of Portland, Maine cookbooks today and enjoy the wonderful tastes of Maine! Discover the wide range of tempting treats that Maine is famous for - from hearty favorites to elegant specialties in our traditional RSVP cookbook. Or enjoy a unique blend of sensational recipes inspired by Maine's finest and freshest ingredients complete with wine suggestions and historical perspectives of Maine's foods in Maine Ingredients. Click HERE for more information!

Great Gifts for Anyone & Any Occasion. Always welcome, always in style and always the perfect size! Easy to pack & airport security friendly!  See book covers above.

Helping Hands!

The Junior League of Portland has many ways you can to help us achieve our mission:

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UNITED WAY! Did you know your United Way donation can be directed to the Junior League of Portland? Simply write it out as the "other" choice - Junior League of Portland, Maine

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