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Preble Street Clothing Closet
252 Oxford St, Portland, ME 04101
Free seasonal clothing and household items for anyone experiencing homelessness or financial hardship. No documentation required.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Daily 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone experiencing homelessness or financial hardship. No ID, documentation, or proof of income required.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine Needs
2385 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102
Distributes donated clothing, hygiene products, household items and other essentials to individuals and families statewide through partner agencies.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue 10 AM-1 PM & 6-8 PM; Thu 10 AM-1 PM; Sat 10 AM-12 PM
- Who this helps
- Individuals and families in need. Most distributions happen through partner social service agencies. Check website or call for current availability.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Salvation Army - Portland
297 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101
Food pantry, clothing vouchers, diapers, and referrals for Cumberland County residents experiencing financial hardship.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Cumberland County residents experiencing financial hardship.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Southern Maine Diaper Bank
Portland, ME (distributed through partner agencies)
Free diapers distributed through partner agencies across southern Maine for families who cannot afford them.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Distribution through partner agencies during their hours
- Who this helps
- Families in need of diapers. No income verification required at most distribution sites.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Goodwill Store & Donation Center - Portland
353 Warren Ave, Portland, ME 04103
Low-cost clothing and household items. Partner Stability Fund provides free vouchers through local nonprofits for people in crisis.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Sat 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Store open to everyone. Free vouchers available through partner nonprofits for people in crisis. Ask your case worker.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Trinity Jubilee Center
247 Bates Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
Free hot meals 6 days a week, food pantry, diaper bank, free medical clinic, and resource center. No registration required for meals.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Meals: Mon–Sat 11–11:45 AM. Pantry: Wed 7:30–10:45 AM
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone in need. No registration or ID required for meals.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Furniture Friends
P.O. Box 7894, Portland, ME 04112
Free furniture delivery to low-income individuals and families in Southern Maine. Referral from a social service agency required.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call for availability
- Who this helps
- Low-income individuals and families. Must be referred by a participating social service agency. Cannot self-refer.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Bridging the Gap - Augusta
209 Eastern Avenue, Augusta, ME 04330
Free clothing bank for all ages plus hygiene pantry with essentials not covered by SNAP: toilet paper, soap, diapers, and more.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue & Thu 10:00 AM – 1:45 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone in need. Low-barrier access.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Community Closet 207
330 Water Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Free and low-cost clothing, shoes, bedding, toiletries, diapers, and household items. First 5 items free.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Sun–Tue 11 AM – 3 PM, Wed 2 PM – 6 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone.
Confirm details with the organization.
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JCA Diaper Bank
1342 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102
Southern Maine's first and largest diaper bank. Free diapers and wipes distributed directly to families and through 12+ partner agencies.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call for distribution schedule
- Who this helps
- Families in need of diapers. Can access directly or through partner agencies.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Salvation Army - Lewiston
720 Main Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
Low-cost thrift store plus emergency assistance and mobile feeding programs. Soup kitchen on Saturdays.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Thrift Store: Mon–Sat 9 AM – 6 PM
- Who this helps
- Thrift store open to all. Emergency assistance for those in need.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Preble Street Teen Center
343 Cumberland Avenue, Portland, ME 04101
Drop-in center for youth ages 12–21. Free clothing, three meals daily, crisis support, health services, and educational programs.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Daily 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Youth and young adults ages 12–21.
Confirm details with the organization.
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We Care Community Baby Center
5 Water Street, Machias, ME 04654
Free diapers, wipes, formula, children's clothing, shoes, toys, and books for families from Milbridge to Calais.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon, Wed, Thu 9–11 AM. Tue 9 AM–1 PM
- Who this helps
- Families with children in need. Monthly diaper distribution requires WIC or MaineCare eligibility.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Calais Community Thrift Store
255 Main Street, Calais, ME 04619
Very affordable clothing for all ages, shoes, furniture, household goods, and sporting equipment. All proceeds support the Irene Chadbourne Food Pantry.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue–Sat 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to everyone.
Confirm details with the organization.
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New to You Thrift Store
9 Brighton Avenue, Eastport, ME 04631
Church-operated thrift store offering clothing and small household items at very reasonable prices. Run by volunteers.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue-Sat 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to everyone.
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LCOC Thrift Store
44 South Street, Lubec, ME 04652
Nonprofit thrift store where proceeds support the LCOC Food Pantry. Offers clothing and household items at low prices.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Wed-Sat 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to everyone.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Power of Love Thrift Store
667 Houlton Road, Suite 3, Baileyville, ME 04694
Nonprofit thrift store selling gently used clothing for adults, children, and babies. All proceeds fund veterinary expenses for low-income or disabled pet owners.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue-Fri 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to everyone. Pet vet assistance available for low-income/disabled pet owners.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Pleasant River District Free Shed
1340 US Highway 1, Columbia Falls, ME 04623
Free shed at the transfer station with donated tools, furniture, household items, books, and clothing. Available to residents of Addison, Beals, Jonesboro, Jonesport, Columbia, and Columbia Falls.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call transfer station for hours
- Who this helps
- Free for residents of Addison, Beals, Jonesboro, Jonesport, Columbia, and Columbia Falls.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Columbia Community Center Clothing Store
10 Station Road, Columbia, ME
Community center offering free children's clothing and toys, plus highly discounted household items and clothing for adults.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue-Fri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Sat 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to all. Children's items are free.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Community Clothes Closet
103 Dr. Mann Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976
Free clothing closet occupying 5,000 square feet within Centenary United Methodist Church. Distributes over 200,000 articles of clothing per year at no charge for all people, all sizes, and all seasons.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Wed 9:00am-12:00pm & 5:00pm-7:00pm
- Who this helps
- Open to all. No ID, no income verification, no questions asked.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Salvation Army Bangor
65 South Park Street, Bangor, ME 04401
Provides clothing and furniture vouchers to families in need in greater Bangor. Also operates a Family Thrift Store at 585 Broadway with affordable clothing. Social services include food pantry, heating, and rental assistance.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Family Store: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Social services: call for appointment
- Who this helps
- Residents of greater Bangor area. Social service assistance is need-based. Contact social services office for eligibility.
Confirm details with the organization.
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AIO Diaper Bank
1A Gordon Drive, Rockland, ME 04841
Rockland's local diaper bank distributing 20-60 diapers plus wipes per child weekly via curbside pickup every Wednesday. Part of Area Interfaith Outreach's basic needs programs serving Knox County families.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Wednesdays (curbside pickup); call for times
- Who this helps
- Knox County families with diaper-wearing children. No income verification required.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Ecumenical Diaper Bank
51 Main Street, Newcastle, ME 04553
Free diaper distribution for families with infants newborn to 3 years in central Lincoln County. Supported by eight area churches. Diapers distributed weekly from the Second Congregational Church basement.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tuesdays 9:30am-11:00am
- Who this helps
- Families with infants newborn to 3 years old who qualify for MaineCare or Medicaid in central Lincoln County.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Threads of Hope Thrift Store
1364 Main Street, Suite 12, Sanford, ME 04073
Catholic Charities Maine thrift store offering affordable clothing, household items, and accessories. All proceeds support Catholic Charities' programs serving vulnerable Mainers including refugee services and emergency assistance.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Sat 9:00am-5:00pm; Thu until 7:00pm
- Who this helps
- Open to all shoppers. Very affordable prices. Clothing vouchers may be available through Catholic Charities social services for those in crisis.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Homeless Services of Aroostook
745 Central Drive, Presque Isle, ME 04769
49-bed shelter providing meals, clean clothes, showers, laundry facilities, and case management. Operates the Sister Mary O'Donnell family shelter, Aroostook Bridge low-barrier shelter, and seasonal warming center.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Who this helps
- Open to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Aroostook County. Warming center has no barriers.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Freeport Community Services Thrift Shop
53 Depot Street, Freeport, ME 04032
Nonprofit thrift store with affordable clothing and household items plus emergency assistance programs including fuel aid, food pantry, and back-to-school supplies for Freeport and Pownal families.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Thrift Shop: Mon-Fri 12pm-5pm; Sat 10am-3pm
- Who this helps
- Thrift shop open to all. Emergency assistance available to Freeport and Pownal residents.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Goodwill Store & Donation Center - Bangor
1160 Hammond Street, Bangor, ME 04401
Thrift store offering affordable clothing, household goods, and accessories. Revenue supports job training and employment programs across Northern New England.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm
- Who this helps
- Open to all. No income requirements to shop.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers
93 Silver Street, Waterville, ME 04901
Provides free clothing and essential supplies to children and families in need across central Maine. Also offers family support services including adoption, family counseling, and crisis assistance.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
- Who this helps
- Families with children in need of clothing and supplies. Central Maine focus but serves statewide for some programs.
Confirm details with the organization.
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St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store - Lewiston
63 Sabattus Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
Thrift store in Lewiston, Maine offering affordable used clothing, furniture, and household items. Also provides free clothing vouchers to families in crisis. Serves the Lewiston-Auburn community.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
- Who this helps
- Open to all for shopping. Emergency assistance and vouchers available to those in crisis.
Confirm details with the organization.
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The Salvation Army Portland
297 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101
Provides clothing vouchers, food pantry, diapers, and referrals through a social services case worker. The thrift store at 30 Warren Ave offers affordable clothing and household items. Assistance available to Cumberland County residents.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (closed 12:00 - 1:00 PM for lunch)
- Who this helps
- Residents of Cumberland County, Maine. Social services assistance is available on a walk-in basis during office hours. Some programs may have additional requirements. Contact the office for specific program eligibility.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Preble Street Resource Center
252 Oxford St, Portland, ME 04101
Day shelter and resource center providing free clothing from the clothing closet, meals, case management, and healthcare access for individuals experiencing homelessness or financial hardship in the Portland area.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat-Sun 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or financial hardship. No identification or documentation required. Services are barrier-free.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Furniture Friends
15 Saunders Way, Loading Dock 500D-2, Westbrook, ME 04098
Nonprofit furniture bank collecting and distributing donated furniture to individuals and families in southern Maine to reduce homelessness and improve housing stability.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Donation drop-off: Mon 2-5 PM, Wed 3-5 PM, Sat (check website for hours)
- Who this helps
- Individuals and families in southern Maine who are referred by a case manager or social worker. Referrals are typically made for people transitioning from homelessness, shelters, domestic violence situations, or other housing instability. The referring professional completes a referral form on behalf of the client.
Confirm details with the organization.
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KJFS Diaper Bank
1342 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102
The first and largest diaper bank in southern Maine, distributing diapers and wipes to families in need on a bi-monthly basis through the Michael Klahr Jewish Family Services program.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call to arrange pickup or distribution schedule
- Who this helps
- Families in southern Maine experiencing diaper insecurity. Call 207-772-1959 and leave a message. KJFS staff will return your call. Interpreter services are available as needed.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Community Closet 207
330 Water St, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Nonprofit thrift store in Ellsworth providing low and no-cost clothing, baby needs, hygiene products, and other necessities to the Hancock County community.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Sun-Tue 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM; Wed 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone in the community. Items are available at low cost, and those in need can access items at no cost. No documentation required.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Goodwill Northern New England
34 Hutcherson Dr, Gorham, ME 04038
Nonprofit operating thrift stores throughout Maine offering affordable clothing and household goods. Also provides job training, career placement, and community support services including a Partner Stability Fund offering free clothing vouchers to people in need.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Store hours vary by location; check goodwillnne.org/locations
- Who this helps
- Thrift stores are open to everyone. The Partner Stability Fund vouchers are distributed through partner nonprofits to individuals and families in need. Workforce services are available to anyone seeking job help.
Confirm details with the organization.
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ACAP Clothing Assistance
771 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Free clothing assistance for individuals and families in need. ACAP provides seasonal clothing, winter gear, and basic wardrobe essentials at no cost.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM
- Who this helps
- Individuals and families in Aroostook County experiencing need. Contact ACAP for current availability.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine Needs Franklin County
113 Church St, Farmington, ME 04938
Free children's clothing exchange in Farmington where families can pick up gently used clothing for kids at no cost. Donations of clean, gently used children's clothing are also accepted.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call or visit for current hours
- Who this helps
- Open to any family with children who needs clothing. No ID, income verification, or sign-up required. Just walk in and take what you need.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Columbia Thrift Store
10 Station Rd, Columbia, ME 04623
Community thrift store offering free children's clothing and low-cost items for families. Located in Columbia with regular weekday and Saturday hours.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue-Fri 10AM-4PM, Sat 10AM-3PM
- Who this helps
- Open to all. Free children's clothing available to any family in need.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Sunrise Prevention Council Diaper Distribution - Cherryfield
Cherryfield, ME 04622
Free diaper and baby supply distribution held Saturdays in Cherryfield. Part of the Sunrise Opportunities Prevention Council's family support programs serving Washington County families.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Sat 12PM-4PM
- Who this helps
- Families with infants and toddlers in the Washington County area. No income requirements. First come, first served.
Confirm details with the organization.
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The Gathering Place
5 Tenney Way, Brunswick, ME 04011
Day shelter providing free meals, clothing, and referral services for people experiencing homelessness or poverty. Open weekdays and Saturday mornings.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30AM-3PM, Sat 8:30AM-Noon
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone in need. No ID, appointment, or proof of income required.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Salvation Army Bath
25 Congress Ave, Bath, ME 04530
Food pantry and clothing assistance for Bath area residents in need. Provides groceries and free clothing on a walk-in basis.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call for current hours
- Who this helps
- Open to Bath area residents in need. Proof of address may be requested for food pantry.
Confirm details with the organization.
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St. Elizabeth's Jubilee Center Essentials Pantry
134 Park Avenue, Portland, ME 04101
Non-barrier essentials pantry serving 250+ neighbors every Tuesday. Distributes clothing, shoes, hygiene products, diapers, linens, and household items that cannot be purchased with SNAP benefits.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tuesdays 8:30 - 11:00 AM
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone in need. No barriers, no ID, no income verification required.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Tabitha's Closet
72D Main Street, Winthrop, ME 04364
Free clothing ministry providing clean, gently-used apparel for children and adults, footwear, linens, and personal care products. Open to anyone in need.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 2nd and 4th Saturdays 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone in need. No ID or income verification required.
Confirm details with the organization.
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SHAREcenter
675 Main Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
Rescues reusable resources from businesses and colleges, including new clothing, school supplies, office supplies, arts/crafts materials, and furniture. Distributes to member schools and nonprofits.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tuesdays & Wednesdays 2-5 PM; Saturdays 9 AM - 12 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to individuals in need, member schools, and nonprofit organizations.
Confirm details with the organization.
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These programs depend on supplies, space, and local referral arrangements.
Ask about the exact item
Mention clothing and diaper sizes, seasonal needs, or the furniture item you are looking for. Stock can change.
Check the process and price
Ask whether items are free, sold at a reduced price, or available through a voucher. Some programs need a referral.
Plan pickup or delivery
Confirm collection hours and whether delivery is offered. For furniture, check dimensions and transport before agreeing to collect it.