Penobscot, Aroostook, Hancock, Washington County Salvation Army assistance programs.
Residents of the northern Maine region have several different Salvation Army centers to turn to for assistance. Whenever possible, the locations may offer free food from a pantry as well as financial help for paying bills, rent, and housing. There may also be free motel vouchers and substance abuse help.
The Salvation Army also has season services in Bangor and nothern Maine. This includes warm coats, heating oil, holiday assistance including free Christmas gifts from Adopt a Family, meals, school supplies for students and more. Locations are available across the entire region, including in Penobscot County and Bangor. However families that live in Aroostook, Hancock or Washington County also have resources available to them.
The demand for any for of assistance is very high. The non-profit receives requests for help from the struggling, transients, senior citizens, fire victims, and those working poor that just needing little short term help to get through the day. Many requests also come from people looking for employment and self-sufficiency services. Most of the assistance is provided from the local Salvation Army Social Service offices. Appointments will be needed.
Food or meals is available from the Bangor Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen and other regional pantries and soup kitchens. Both noon meals and some occasional breakfasts will be served with special Thanksgiving and Christmas meals offered too. On an ongoing basis, groceries, bread, meals, and more may be offered from pantries. Many churches and service groups also partner with the Salvation Army in Maine on this. Volunteers and additional donations are always needed by the agency for this program.
The Salvation Army across Maine and the Penobscot County location also offers a food pantry to the community. Mostly due to the weaker economy, the location will also respond to an increased number of requests for social and emergency services as people struggle to meet obligations like paying rent or their energy bills. The Salvation Army works to help keep food on the table for their families in northern Maine.
Appointments will be needed, including in Aroostook and County. The Penobscot County pantry covers the areas of Brewer, city of Bangor, Exeter, Glendburn, Hermon, Kenduskeag, Levant, Orrington, and Veazi Maine.
Emergency financial aid will always serve as a last resort for those in a crisis. When someone is about to run out of fuel oil during the cold winter months, or maybe they are behind on their rent and facing eviction, the Salvation Army may be able to assist. They have limited funds in Bangor Maine and other region. But they can also help with shelters and offering transitional housing programs and units.
The Salvation Army is always involved in spreading the joy of the holidays. They do this in Maine and also nationwide. The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays provide a sense of joy and tradition to the community, including those that are facing difficult times. Especially during these challenging times, acknowledging holiday customs, proving gifts and meals and more can provide a sense of relief and peace for families, individuals, and children. Staff and volunteers meet with families and the elderly to help them with Christmas toys, food baskets, and holiday meals.
Volunteers and donations are always needed too. Programs such as Angel Tree or Adopt a family in particular depend on the generosity of people and businesses in the Penobscot County region. Children can receive a toy or winter coat with your generosity. Or donate to the Red Kettle Campaign. This helps the non-profit provide holiday assistance and also financial aid year round.
Salvation Army Thrift and Family Stores are open to the public. The money raised from items sold goes directly toward their charitable work. The Salvation Army operates some of Maine’s favorite thrift shops and they may have clothing, furniture, holiday toys, furniture and much more on site. They provide the region’s best bargains and discounts and serve families from all walks of life and income levels. The Salvation Army Bangor Family Store is located at 585 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401, call (207) 941-2993.
Locations of regional Salvation Army offices
The primary sites are below. If one is not near you, then they may have referrals for other social services or financial aid. Everything from thrift stores to financial assistance, free groceries, transportation and other aid may be offered by the Salvation Army.
- 65 S Park St, Bangor, (207) 941-2990
- 585 Broadway, Bangor, Maine, call (207) 941-2993
- Center at 4 Main St, Newport, dial (207) 368-5440
- 12 Court St, Houlton, Maine location. Phone (207) 532-2322
- 377 Main St, Presque Isle, call (207) 764-1816
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