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Bethel Area Food Pantry
279 Walkers Mills Road, Bethel, ME 04217
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Regional market-choice food pantry and clothing exchange serving the greater Bethel area. Offers delivery for those who cannot visit in person. Open three days a week.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays 9:00 - 11:00 AM
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone in the greater Bethel area. The pantry says everyone is welcome; it does not publish ID requirements. Serves multiple surrounding towns.
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Community Concepts Sharon's Place Head Start
310 West Bethel Road, Bethel, ME
Head Start Preschool/Pre-K at Sharon’s Place helps children ages 3 to 5 build early learning and social skills for school.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call to confirm current hours.
- Who this helps
- Head Start Preschool/Pre-K serves children ages 3 to 5.
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Bethel Wood Bank
Apply online or by phone; standard pickup is at the Bethel Wood Bank wood yard.
Bethel Wood Bank provides free supplemental firewood to households that rely on wood heat and need help staying warm.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call to confirm current hours.
- Who this helps
- Households in Bethel, Greenwood, Woodstock, Hanover, Andover, Newry, Gilead, Albany Township, or Upton may apply if they use wood heat and have trouble getting enough firewood. Limited exceptions may be considered.
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Bethel General Assistance
19 Main Street, Bethel, ME 04217
Bethel General Assistance provides last-resort help to residents who cannot meet basic needs and have no other resources.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, by appointment
- Who this helps
- Bethel residents who need help with basic necessities and have no other resources may qualify under Town rules.
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