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Welcome to Common Good
Soup Kitchen.

The mission of the Common Good Soup Kitchen, since its founding as a nonprofit organization in 2009, has been to provide food and friendship to any and all individuals of the Mount Desert Island community. 

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Christmas 2024
The Holidays at Common Good
Common Good Band! Read more of our Community tab
Popovers!
Volunteer Creative Time
Our Lovely Volunteers Making Soup
These guys are on their HONEYMOON and stopped by to volunteer today for our Sunday Sunday ice cream
Birthday at Common Good!
2024 Christmas in Southwest Harbor
Music!

About Our Kitchen

Our Story 

The Common Good Soup Kitchen, located in Southwest Harbor on Mount Desert Island, Maine, has a proud and storied history of nourishing anyone in need. Supported by local volunteers and honoring the legacy of its key founder, Larry Stettner, the kitchen serves free, nutritious meals, cultivating a sense of community and offering live music to island residents, regardless of their financial situation. Larry's vision of providing care and sustenance to the island community remains the driving force behind the kitchen today.

Services

What We Offer

At Common Good Soup Kitchen, we provide a range of services including a food pantry, soup lunch, grocery deliver, fresh-made popover events, and community dinners. 

Food Pantry

Consistent and healthy food for any and all. 

Popovers

Homemade, warm popovers with unique jams and butters

Grocery Delivery

Ensuring all neighbors have access to fresh food

Soup Lunch 

Soups made with all fresh, donated ingredients

Community Dinners 

Delicious dinners, everyone invited

Opening Hours

Summer Hours

Wednesday : Soup Lunch 11-2

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Thursday-Sunday : Popovers

                                7:30-11:30

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Friday : Food Delivery 8-9:30

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Sunday : Food Pantry 12-2

Winter Hours

Wednesday: Soup Lunch 11-2

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Friday : Food Delivery 8-9:30

              Community Dinner 4-6

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Sunday : Popovers 9-11

               Food Pantry 12-2

Holiday Hours

All services Closed 29th of November 

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All Services Closed 25th, 26th and 27th of December 

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Our Highlights

What Sets Us Apart

Discover the core values that guide our operations and shape our impact on the Mount Desert Island community.

Common Good Band 

Common Good Soup Kitchen has a band with dozens of community members performing at many of the events. This brings a lively and joyful atmosphere to our events. 

Volunteer Team

Our volunteer-led team is the backbone of our kitchen, creating a warm and welcoming environment for all who seek assistance.

Creativity of Community Members

We have incredible community members always surprising us with their talents. From creating Dog-of-the-Day posters to watercolor painting of our popover chef at work, our community is vibrant with unique projects and creations.

(207) 244-3007

19 Clark Point Rd, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679, USA

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