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  • Nonprofit Thrift Store

    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.

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  • Counseling & care

    Sweetser - Sanford Hope & Healing Center

    863 Main Street, Sanford, ME 04073

    Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic providing integrated mental health and substance use services across York County. Offers walk-in hours Monday through Friday.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Walk-in hours Mon-Fri starting at 9am. Call PromiseLine: 1-800-434-3000.
    Who this helps
    Open to adults, adolescents, and children. Accepts MaineCare, Medicare, private insurance, and sliding scale fees.

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  • Rental help

    Sanford Housing Authority

    17 School Street, Sanford, ME 04073

    Public housing and Section 8 vouchers for Sanford and York County.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Who this helps
    Low-income Sanford area residents.

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  • Tax preparation

    York County Community Action Corporation (YCCAC)

    6 Spruce Street, Sanford, ME 04073

    York County's community action agency providing free tax preparation, financial independence programs, energy assistance, and emergency support for low-income residents.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon-Fri, call for hours
    Who this helps
    Income-eligible York County residents.

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  • Pantry

    Sanford Food Pantry

    1204 Main St, Sanford, ME 04073

    Community food pantry serving Sanford and Springvale residents with groceries and essentials. Open weekly on Mondays.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon 10AM-12PM
    Who this helps
    Open to Sanford and Springvale residents in need of food assistance.

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  • Pantry

    Salvation Army Sanford Food Pantry

    871 Main St, Sanford, ME 04073

    The Salvation Army in Sanford operates a food pantry and provides emergency assistance to families in York County. Additional services include holiday meal programs.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
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    Who this helps
    Open to individuals and families in need. No geographic restriction but primarily serves Sanford and surrounding York County communities.

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  • Shelters

    York County Shelter Programs

    147 Shaker Hill Rd, Alfred, ME 04002

    Emergency shelter serving all of York County with overnight housing, meals, and case management. Provides a safe place to stay for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    24/7 intake available
    Who this helps
    Adults and families experiencing homelessness in York County. Call ahead for intake availability.

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  • Medical Center

    MaineHealth Sanford

    25 June St, Sanford, ME 04073

    MaineHealth facility in Sanford offering primary care and outpatient services to the Sanford and Springvale communities.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon-Fri, call for hours
    Who this helps
    Open to all. Financial assistance programs available for qualifying patients.

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  • Buses & transit

    YCCAC Sanford Transit

    6 Spruce St, Sanford, ME 04073

    Public transit serving Sanford and Springvale with local bus routes, the Orange Line to Biddeford/Saco, and the Southern Maine Connector. Affordable fares with reduced rates available.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon-Fri, call for schedule
    Who this helps
    Open to the general public. Reduced fares for seniors, people with disabilities, and veterans.

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  • Early learning

    YCCAC Head Start Sanford

    114 Emery St, Sanford, ME 04073

    Free Head Start preschool program for income-eligible children ages 3-5 in Sanford and Springvale. Offers early education, meals, and comprehensive family services.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon-Fri during school year
    Who this helps
    Children ages 3-5 from families at or below the federal poverty level. Children in foster care, experiencing homelessness, or receiving TANF are automatically eligible.

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  • Meals & community

    Trafton Senior Center

    19 Elm St, Sanford, ME 04073

    Community senior center for adults ages 50 and older in the Sanford area. Offers meals, fitness classes, social events, and educational programs.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Call for current hours
    Who this helps
    Adults ages 50 and older.

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  • Intellectual & Developmental Disability Services

    Waypoint Maine

    5 Dunaway Drive, Sanford, ME 04073

    Nonprofit supporting children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1966. Programs include special purpose private school (Pre-K through 5th grade), adult residential and day programs, ABA therapy, outpatient therapy, and case management.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Monday - Friday, call for hours
    Who this helps
    Children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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  • Adult education

    Sanford Community Adult Education

    668 Main Street, Sanford, ME 04073

    Comprehensive adult education program offering HiSET prep, high school diploma, workforce development, college transitions, ESOL classes, and enrichment courses for the Sanford community.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Monday - Friday, call for schedule
    Who this helps
    Adults in the Sanford area. Academic programs are free.

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