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  • Early learning

    Avec Head Start - Ellsworth

    18 Avery Lane, Ellsworth, ME 04605

    Details not fully confirmed

    Head Start and Early Head Start for eligible families. Contact Avec about the program, location and current openings that fit your child.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Schedules vary by program; contact enrollment staff.
    Who this helps
    Program age and eligibility requirements apply. Head Start generally serves ages three and four; Early Head Start serves younger children. Ask staff to screen your family.

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  • Pantry

    Bar Harbor Food Pantry

    34 Kennebec Place, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

    The pantry is in Bar Harbor and serves Hancock County residents, including short-term residents. Helped over 1,300 households in 2024. Offers multiple programs including Fresh Food Fridays for dignified access to healthy food.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Tue-Wed 9 AM - 2 PM; Thu 12 PM - 6 PM; Fri 9 AM - 12 PM (Fresh Food Friday)
    Who this helps
    Anyone residing in Hancock County, including seasonal workers, college students, and other short-term residents, may become a client. No documentation or proof is required.

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  • Buses & transit

    Island Explorer

    Village Green, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

    Fare-free, propane-powered bus service. The 2026 Route Finder lists 11 bus routes plus Bicycle Express serving Mount Desert Island, Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, and neighboring villages. Operates late June through mid-October with spring service starting in May.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Seasonal. 2026 service ended October 12; check the official site for the next season's schedule.
    Who this helps
    Open to everyone. Completely free, no fare required.

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  • Critical Access Hospital

    Mount Desert Island Hospital

    10 Wayman Lane, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

    MDI Hospital is an independent nonprofit Critical Access Hospital with 25 beds and a network of health centers in Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor, and Trenton. The hospital provides emergency care, surgery, primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services. Welcomes all patients regardless of insurance.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    24/7 Emergency Department; Health Centers Mon-Fri
    Who this helps
    Open to all patients. Financial assistance available for those who qualify.

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  • Kids & school support

    Mano en Mano Migrant Education

    4 Maple Street, Milbridge, ME 04658

    School navigation, education planning and enrichment for eligible students in mobile agricultural and aquaculture families across Maine.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Contact the program to arrange support.
    Who this helps
    A program coordinator determines eligibility based on the student’s age, qualifying work and moves. Ask for a screening rather than assuming a recent move qualifies.

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  • Childcare & referralsEarly learning

    Rayitos de Sol Childcare

    15 Martin Terrance Rd, Milbridge, ME 04658

    Bilingual Spanish and English childcare and early learning for Downeast families. Ask about subsidies, scholarships and current openings.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Contact the program for current schedules.
    Who this helps
    Downeast families; current age groups, fees and space must be confirmed with staff.

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  • Kids & school support

    Down East Family YMCA Youth Programs

    Ellsworth, Maine; confirm the location for your program

    All Hancock County sixth graders can receive a free YMCA membership. Membership assistance is based on household income. Ask staff about fees and assistance for each youth program.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Hours and schedules vary by program.
    Who this helps
    Free sixth-grade membership is for Hancock County students. Ask staff about other membership assistance.

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  • Early learning

    Special Children’s Friends

    Ellsworth, Maine; program locations differ

    Details not fully confirmed

    Special-purpose preschool for children with special needs in Hancock and Washington counties.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Contact the program for intake and appointment information.
    Who this helps
    Call the program to ask which services are available and what eligibility rules apply.

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  • Kids & school support

    Hancock County 4-H

    Hancock County; activity locations vary

    Hands-on projects and youth development for ages 5–18, including science, agriculture, healthy living and community involvement.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Club and activity schedules vary.
    Who this helps
    Youth ages 5–18. Ask about a current club or program that fits your child’s age and interests.

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  • Parenting & family

    Maine Families - Hancock County

    Home visits in Hancock County

    No-charge home visiting for Hancock County residents who are expecting or parenting a baby.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Arrange visits with the local team.
    Who this helps
    Expectant parents and families with a baby in Hancock County. Ask the team about enrollment.

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  • Benefits & urgent help

    Bar Harbor General Assistance

    93 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

    Bar Harbor General Assistance offers confidential financial help to people who cannot meet basic needs for housing, utilities, or food.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon-Thu 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Who this helps
    People who cannot meet basic needs for housing, utilities, or food may apply.

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