Getting started.
Who this helps
Phippsburg families who cannot afford heating fuel or other basic necessities may be considered if they have a proven need and either do not meet General Assistance requirements or need help with an item outside its rules.
How to get started
Call the General Assistance Administrator at the Town Office. For after-hours help, the town page lists 207-837-5471.
Call during office hours.
Call the Goodwill Assistance Administrator at the Town Office, (207) 389-2653, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Call outside office hours.
For help outside office hours, call (207) 837-5471.
How they can help.
The Town uses the account to help Phippsburg families with a proven need when they do not meet General Assistance requirements or need help with an item outside its rules. Help is short-term, and applicant information is kept confidential.
- Emergency heating fuel assistance
- Help with food
- Help with other basic necessities
A few questions before you go.
Check how the service works, when it is available, and any costs. Ask about communication or accessibility support if you need it.
- Could my family qualify for emergency help?
- Can the account help with a basic need other than heating fuel?
- What information should I have ready?
- What happens after the Town reviews my request?