Responding to Emergencies and Meeting Basic Human Needs
Care and Share Food Closet
Serves – residents from the towns of Farmington, West Farmington, Farmington Falls, New Sharon, Chesterville, Temple, New Vineyard, New Portland and North New Portland who meet federal eligibility guidelines for food insecurity. Provides – a 4-5 day supply of food per household once a month.
Open – Monday from 12 noon to 2 PM and 5 PM to 7 PM; Tuesday — Friday from 12 noon to 2 PM; Saturday from 9 AM to 10 AM (Monday — Thursday during the summer months)
508 Fairbanks Rd., Farmington, ME 04938
Contact: Leiza Hilts-Scerbo, (207) 778-0508
Rural Community Action Ministry
Housing and homelessness prevention programs including housing rehabilitation, shelter, and financial and technical assistance. Primarily serves Livermore in United Way of the Tri-Valley Area service area.
81 Church Hill Rd., Leeds, ME 04263.
Contact: Janice Daku, (207) 524-5095
Safe Voices
Franklin County outreach, emergency services, and community education for survivors of domestic violence, including court advocacy, support groups, children’s and youth services, and emergency shelter.
PO Box 713, Auburn, ME 04212
Contact: Elise Johansen, (207) 795-6744.
Helpline 1-800-559-2927 or (207) 778-6107 (Franklin County).
Western Maine Community Action
Helping residents of Franklin County access heating assistance and other resources.
20 A Church St., PO Box 200, E. Wilton, ME 04234
Contact: Jim Trundy, (207) 645-3764
