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    Here is a growing list of local and state resources.

    Mainspring Collective

    Mainspring is based on best practices associated with addressing poverty and strengthening individuals, families and communities.  Food Bank, Thrift Store, General Assistance for Kittery and Eliot, and more services.

    22 Shapleigh Road, Kittery, ME​​

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    York County Community Action Corporation

    Head Start, WIC, Health Care, Homeownership and Repair, Economic Opportunity, Transportation and Energy Services.

    (207) 439-2699 Kittery Office

     

    Town of Kittery General Assistance Program

    State of Maine mandated program to assist short term with basic necessities (rent, electricity and heating fuel). Eligibility is determined according to financial guidelines established by the state.

    (207) 630-4314

    Email: Melissa@fairtide.org

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    The Department of Health and Human Services in Maine

    To apply for Food Supplement, Health Care, Cash Assistance and Child Care.

    (800) 442-6003

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    Efficiency Maine

    The Efficiency Maine Trust (Efficiency Maine) is the independent, quasi-state agency established to plan and implement energy efficiency programs in Maine.

    Https://EfficiencyMaine.Com

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    The Maine Resource Directory

    A directory of resources by area.

    Call 211

     

    Unemployment

    To apply for unemployment benefits click the above clink.

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    Fair Tide

    Offers assistance with housing and case management.

    22 Shapleigh Rd, Kittery, Maine 03904

    (207) 439-6376

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    Local Food Resources

    Footprints Food Pantry

    22 Shapleigh Rd, Kittery, Maine 03904

    (207) 439-4673

    Email: info@footprintsfoodpantry.org

     

    End 68 Hours of Hunger

    This program puts nourishing food in the hands of school children to carry them through the weekend.

    (207) 337-1294 Kris Lynes or (207) 776-5970 Pauli Rines

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    Gather

    Gather‘s mission is to offer innovative programs that build food security in welcoming and dignified ways.

    210 West Rd, #3, Portsmouth, NH

    (603) 436-0641

    Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm; Fridays 9:00am - 1:00pm

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    Seacoast Fridge

    A community fridge where you take what you need and leave what you can.  Located at the Kittery Community Center

    Email: Seacoastfridge@gmail.com 

    "I'm a single parent temporarily collecting unemployment, and making ends meet has been difficult. Fuel & More quickly arranged an oil delivery for me, so keeping my family warm was not a worry."

    © 2025 Fuel & More

    Fuel & More is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-run nonprofit.

    (207) 703-8288

    info@fuelandmore.org

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