Here is a growing list of local and state resources.
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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The Efficiency Maine Trust (Efficiency Maine) is the independent, quasi-state agency established to plan and implement energy efficiency programs in Maine.
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A directory of resources by area.
Call 211
To apply for unemployment benefits click the above clink.
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Offers assistance with housing and case management.
22 Shapleigh Rd, Kittery, Maine 03904
(207) 439-6376
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Local Food Resources
22 Shapleigh Rd, Kittery, Maine 03904
(207) 439-4673
Email: info@footprintsfoodpantry.org
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‘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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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."