Community Resource Information
FOOD ASSISTANCE
Come Spring Food Pantry Location: 27 Common Road, Union, ME 04862
Days and Hours: Open the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of every month 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., and the 1st Saturday of every month 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Contact - Food Assistance: 207-785-6063
General Inquiries: Kristie Kosalski 207-509-9211
General Email: comespringfp@gmail.com
Volunteer Email: volunteer.comespringfp@gmail.com
RESOURCES
211 MAINE
211 Maine is a free, confidential information and referral service that helps people of all ages across Maine find local services. 211 Maine is based in Maine and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our Specialists are trained and friendly; they know we all need help sometimes.
DHHS
Maine Department of Health and Human Services (Rockland Branch)
Location: 91 Camden Street, Suite 103, Rockland, ME 04841
Tel: 1-800-432-7802 or (207) 596-4200
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
NEW HOPE MIDCOAST
New Hope Midcoast believes that a life free from abuse is a fundamental human right and works to build a culture that will not tolerate domestic abuse. We support people as they create pathways to safety. By educating and empowering our communities, we support a more just and effective response to domestic violence and abuse.
EMPLOYMENT
MAINE CAREER CENTER
Job hunting isn't always easy, whether you’re looking for your first job, trying to find another job or striving for a better job. Maine CareerCenters provide a variety of employment and training services at no charge to help you in your search. You do not need to be claiming unemployment benefits or be out of work to use our services. Give us a call, send us an email or stop on by. We’ll take a look at each step of your career-decision process and make recommendations as to which CareerCenter resources might be most helpful in your situation.
HEATING ASSISTANCE
PENQUIS
Our mission is to assist individuals and families in preventing, reducing, or eliminating poverty in their lives and, through partnerships, to engage the community in addressing economic and social needs.
HOUSING
HomeWorthy
Homeworthy is Midcoast Maine’s comprehensive homeless services organization, working with thousands of individuals across Knox, Waldo, and Lincoln counties. Programs include the Hospitality House family shelter, The Landing Place youth services, case management, urgent needs coordination, and housing support and navigation.
MAINE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY
If you are homeless and need emergency shelter, or need transitional or subsidized housing to get back on your feet, MaineHousing may be able to help you locate resources. We finance emergency shelters and other affordable housing options. MaineHousing and its partners are working to end homelessness in Maine.