Town of Kennebunk – General Assistance

1 Summer Street, Kennebunk, Maine 04043

The Town of Kennebunk’s General Assistance office services the needs of the residents of Kennebunk by providing resources, information, and need-based support to individuals and families. General assistance is intended for people who are unable to provide food, shelter, utilities, fuel, clothing, and certain other essential items for themselves and their families. Please contact the General Assistance office at (207) 985-2102 x1342 for more information about their hours, services, eligibility requirements.

Town of Kennebunkport – General Assistance

101 Main Street, Kennebunkport, Maine 04046

The Town of Kennebunkport’s General Assistance Program helps with basic needs such as rent, food, utilities, fuel, and other services. For more information about the hours, services, resources available, please contact the Public Health office at (207) 967-4401 or click here to visit their website.

Town of Arundel – General Assistance

257 Limerick Road, Arundel, Maine 04046

The Town of Arundel’s General Assistance office is available to help residents who are in need. For more information about the hours, services, and resources available, please contact Wendy Lank, Social Services Administrator, at (207) 985-4201.

Community Outreach Services (Kennebunk)

19 Park Street, Kennebunk, Maine 04043

COS has several programs that can assist residents in York County. The Kennebunk Community Food Pantry assists families and individuals in Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Arundel, and Alfred with emergency food supplies. The pantry will provide people with a generous three-day supply of nonperishable food to any size family. There are no restrictions on who may receive assistance from the Food Pantry. COS also provides a heating fuel assistance program and a School Snack Program that offers children in need attending area schools with health snacks and lunches. For more information about these services, please call (207) 985-3844.

York County Community Action Corp

6 Spruce Street, Sanford, Maine 04073

YCCAC in Sanford, Maine provides a variety of social service, health, and educational programs to York County individuals and families living in poverty. Their programs include Head Start, WIC (Women, Infants, Children), Energy/Fuel Assistance, Transportation, Housing Services, and York County Community Health Care. Call (207) 324-5762 to learn more.

Maine Department of Health & Human Services

(800) 322-1919

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services can provide assistance in obtaining food stamps, TANF, MaineCare, SSDI, or alternative aid assistance. Please call the numbers above for more information about the resources available.

Southern Maine Agency on Aging

30 Barra Rd, Biddeford, Maine 04005

SMAAA offers a wide range of programs and services for older adults living in York and Cumberland counties. These programs are designed to foster independence, reduce the burden on family and caregivers, and promote an active and healthy lifestyle throughout the aging process. Call 1-800-427-7411 or 7-1-1 for deaf or hard of hearing.

2-1-1

2-1-1 Maine is a comprehensive statewide directory of over 8,000 health and human services available in Maine. This toll-free hotline will connect you to a trained call specialist who can help 24 hours a day. You can also visit www.211maine.org.