Getting started.
Who this helps
Yarmouth residents who cannot provide for basic needs may qualify. Applicants must verify income and expenses. Applicants who are able to work must seek work.
How to get started
The eligibility decision applies for a 30-day period.
Schedule an appointment.
Call 207-846-2406 or email [email protected] to schedule. Appointments are recommended. Walk-ins depend on staff availability.
Complete the screening.
First-time applicants have a phone screening about eligibility and which documents to provide.
Bring documents and apply.
Bring your records to the appointment. The GA administrator can help you complete the application form.
How they can help.
The Town administers this program as a last resort. It gives vouchers, not cash. Repeat applicants are asked to apply for other state and local programs, such as TANF, SNAP, HEAP, and MaineCare.
- Shelter
- Food
- Utilities
- Personal supplies
A few questions before you go.
Bring photo ID, proof of residency if you are housed, Social Security cards for everyone in the household, employment verification or pay stubs, proof of household income and expenses, a current bank statement, and a signed lease or rental agreement. Bring a medical statement if you cannot work, receipts showing spending if you are a repeat applicant, and any passport, immigration papers, or Social Security or DHHS letters that apply to you.
- Can I apply if I am able to work?
- Which income and expense records should I bring?
- Can someone help me complete the application?
- How long will my eligibility last?