How to Help
This past year, COS served 559 individuals in 281 households with the help of 115 volunteers who donated over 7000 hours. We sourced 136,137 pounds of no-cost food valued at $261,383.
There are several ways to get involved to alleviate food insecurity among our neighbors.
Donate Funds
While we primarily source no-cost food to stock our market style food pantry, we rely on financial gifts to source high-priority items through wholesale partnerships that allow us to get more for every dollar. For every $1 you donate, we can provide $5 of food to our neighbors. Financial gifts also support COS’s operating costs and allow us to expand our outreach to better serve the community.
DONATE: One time or recurring donations can be made online.
CHECKS made payable to COS can be mailed to PO BOX 1175, Kennebunk, ME 04043. COS is a 501(c)3 charitable organization under the Internal Revenue Code. All donations are tax deductible.
Organize a Food Drive
Food drives are great opportunities for company team building, honoring special occasions, student community service programs, family or organization-based giving initiatives, sporting events, or outreach programs.
Food drives don’t need to be complicated. Contact COS to register your food drive and obtain a list of high-need items like canned soups, condiments, canned fruits, paper goods or other nonperishhable items. At the conclusion, contact Community Outreach Services to arrange for a drop off day and time.
COS will work with you to coordinate your event by:
- Providing information about best food collection practices
- Providing a list of immediate high need items
- Providing posters and collection bags
- Promoting your event and food drive on social media
Decide when, where, and how you will hold your food drive and contact us at [email protected] or 207-985-3844.
Volunteer
While our mission is heartfelt it couldn’t happen without our small staff and our enthusiastic core of over 100 active volunteers guided by an engaged board of community leaders. Together they greet neighbors, organize pantry shelves, deliver food donations, and support special programs like the Holiday Food Basket Drive. Join our team and make a real difference – neighbors helping neighbors. Please reach out to us to find out how you can be a part of the COS Team.
Sponsors and Partners
Local businesses, organizations, and family sponsors play an important role in COS’s success. Partners help supply food and items for the COS Food Pantry on a routine basis. Sponsors support our pantry shelves and fund our food delivery program. Both receive prominent recognition for their support across digital and printed marketing. From sponsoring a pantry shelf to supporting our mobile van, partners help extend our reach in the community.
We welcome sponsors to participate on their areas of interest and expertise. This may include funding special projects or hosting an event. COS staff are available to speak at sponsor hosted events about the needs in the community and our ongoing outreach initiatives. To learn more please contact COS at [email protected].
Your donations help Community Outreach Services serve individuals and families in the towns of Arundel, Kennebunk, and Kennebunkport who are facing challenges with food, fuel, and other essential needs. Thank you for your support!
COS Food Pantry & Office
Phone: (207) 985-3844
Email: [email protected]
FOOD PANTRY LOCATION
19 Park Street
Kennebunk, ME 04043
MAILING ADDRESS*
P.O. Box 1175
Kennebunk, ME 04043
*Donation Checks can be made payable to
COS or Community Outreach Services
We are located at the back of Parsons Field. Look for the gray building behind the playground.
PANTRY HOURS**
Monday 12:00 – 2:00pm
Tuesday 3:00 – 7:00pm
Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday 3:00 – 5:00pm
Friday 9:00 – 12:00pm
**Subject to change
© 2026 Community Outreach Services. All Rights Reserved. COS is a 501(c)3 charitable organization under the Internal Revenue Code. All cash donations are fully tax deductible.