Getting started.
Who this helps
The wood bank serves Franklin County families in need who struggle with the cost of heating their homes.
How to get started
Call the Salem office to ask about buying wood, how to order, and current prices.
Check wood availability.
Call UMEM’s Salem office at 207-678-2611 to ask whether discounted firewood is available.
Confirm order details.
If wood is available, ask about the current price, how to order, and pickup plans before traveling.
How they can help.
UMEM works with rural communities in western Maine and provides material, educational, and spiritual support. The wood bank had about 300 cords on hand for the 2026/2027 heating season.
- Discounted firewood for home heating
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.
- Is discounted firewood available for my household?
- Could my Franklin County household qualify for discounted wood?
- What would the current firewood cost?
- Where and when could I pick it up?