Maine Reentry Financial Help

Financial help
Written By Abe Lomri
✅ Verified 🛠️ Eligible (confirm with officer)

Maine Financial Assistance & Reentry Support

A statewide directory of programs offering rental assistance, utility support, food aid, general relief, community action programs, and reentry-friendly financial help. Always confirm eligibility and documentation requirements with the provider.

Tip: Search for “rent,” “fuel assistance,” “food pantry,” “community action,” or your city.

Region 1 — Southern Maine

York County, Southern Cumberland

✅ Verified Rent, Utilities & General Assistance

York County Community Action
Fuel assistance, rental help, utilities support, transportation, WIC.
Primary CAP agency for York County.
(207) 324-5762
Biddeford General Assistance Office
Emergency rent, utilities, essential needs assistance.
Documentation required.
(207) 284-9514

🛠️ Eligible Food & Basic Needs

Saco Food Pantry
Food support for individuals and families; bring ID.
Call for hours.
(207) 468-1140

Region 2 — Greater Portland / Mid-Coast

Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln

✅ Verified Community Action & Relief Programs

Preble Street
Food assistance, emergency services, housing stabilization support.
Widely used reentry resource.
(207) 775-0026
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program
Meals, food pantry, family assistance.
Large service area.
(207) 725-2716

🛠️ Eligible Food & Household Support

Portland Food Co-op Community Pantry
Community pantry and food distribution.
Call to confirm requirements.
(207) 805-1599

Region 3 — Western & Central Maine

Androscoggin, Oxford, Franklin, Kennebec

✅ Verified CAP Agencies & Essential Support

Community Concepts
Rent relief, utilities, heating assistance, family support.
Largest CAP in region.
(207) 795-4065
Kennebec Valley Community Action Program
General assistance, rent support, heating programs, food pantries.
Multiple sites.
(207) 859-1500

🛠️ Eligible Food, Rent & Emergency Aid

Trinity Jubilee Center
Food assistance, meals, emergency financial help.
Call for assistance schedule.
(207) 782-5700

Region 4 — Northern Maine

Penobscot, Piscataquis

✅ Verified Community Relief & Assistance

Penobscot Community Health Center Support Services
Case management, food support, essential needs referrals.
Reentry-friendly services.
(207) 404-8000

🛠️ Eligible Relief & Pantry Programs

Manna Ministries
Community meals, food pantry, emergency essentials.
Low-barrier services.
(207) 990-2870

Region 5 — Down East / Coastal

Hancock, Washington

✅ Verified CAP Agencies & Food Support

WHCA — Washington Hancock Community Action Program
Rent assistance, fuel help, food pantries, transportation.
Major Down East relief provider.
(207) 664-2424

🛠️ Eligible Pantries & Family Support

Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
Food assistance for families and individuals.
Bring ID if required.
(207) 667-3962

Region 6 — Aroostook County

Aroostook County

✅ Verified Community Action & Support

Aroostook County Action Program (ACAP)
Rent help, heating aid, utilities assistance, youth programs.
Primary CAP agency.
(207) 764-3721

🛠️ Eligible Additional Food & Relief

Houlton Community Food Pantry
Local food pantry offering weekly food assistance.
Check times.
N/A

Statewide & Online

Available statewide

✅ Verified Statewide Resources

211 Maine
Search statewide for rent help, utility support, food programs, shelters.
Dial 211
Dial 211
Good Shepherd Food Bank Network
Statewide food pantry and distribution network.
Verify local pantry hours.
(207) 782-3554

🛠️ Eligible National & Online Support

Feeding America (Maine Partners)
National network supporting local food pantries.
Check individual locations.
Online

Documentation: Some programs require proof of income, eviction notice, or utility disconnect notice. Bring ID and paperwork.

Providers: To correct a listing or request verified status, email contact@oacra.app.

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