Programs and Services

Our client base comprises about 10% of the population of the mid-coast and includes: the working poor, the homeless, seniors living below the poverty level, the disabled, and families and/or individuals in crisis.

We serve people of all ages, from infants to senior citizens. Approximately 67% fall between the ages of 18 and 54, and 60% of our clients are women - most with families to feed and protect.

Employed clients typically work in farming, nurseries, hotels and restaurants, construction, domestic services and commercial fishing.

Our on-going services include:

• Crisis intervention and case management
• Emergency and supplemental food
• Emergency Food Pantry
• Online Food Stamp Applications (CALFRESH)
• Rental and Utility Assistance
• Free Low Income Tax Preparation (Feb-Apr)
• Weekly Senior Brown Bag Supplemental Food Distribution
• Monthly Family Harvest Supplemental Food Distribution
• Thanksgiving Turkey and Warm Clothing Distribution
• Christmas Turkey and Warm Clothing Distribution
• Christmas Bureau Adopt-A-Family clothing program
• Special Delivery monthly household goods program
• Forms Assistance (Unemployment, GA, etc.)
• Immigration Assistance
• Weekly Citizenship Classes
• Translation and paperwork assistance
• Referrals – if we can't help you, we will do our best to find someone that can.