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  • Rental help

    Old Town Housing Authority

    358 Main Street, Old Town, ME 04468

    Public housing and Section 8 vouchers for Old Town residents.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon-Thu 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; Fri 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
    Who this helps
    Low-income Old Town residents.

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  • Pantry

    Caring Community Cupboard

    354 Main Street, Old Town, ME 04468

    Community food cupboard open for shopping every Tuesday. Client-choice model allows shoppers to select their own items. Current shoppers must be Old Town residents and cannot be University of Maine students, faculty, or staff.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Who this helps
    Current shoppers must be Old Town residents and cannot be University of Maine students, faculty, or staff. The site does not state an ID policy.

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  • After school & teens

    Old Town-Orono YMCA After School Activity Program

    472 Stillwater Avenue

    The Old Town-Orono YMCA offers school-year after-school care for Pre-K through grade 5 children ages 4 to 12.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon-Fri, end of school day to 5:30 PM
    Who this helps
    Children in Pre-K through grade 5, ages 4 to 12, may enroll when there is space in their classroom.

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  • Benefits & urgent help

    Old Town General Assistance

    265 Main Street, Old Town, ME 04468

    Old Town General Assistance helps residents meet basic needs when they cannot do so on their own.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Tue and Thu 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    Who this helps
    Old Town residents may qualify if they have no other resources and their household income is below the state maximum for the area and household size. Unemployed or underemployed people who can work must register with Maine Job Service, look for work, and accept job offers. They must also take referred no-cost training and accept a City work assignment if assigned.

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