Community Resources
Here's some helpful information on resources beyond the supplemental food and personal items you can find at Loaves & Fishes.
General Assistance
Ellsworth City Hall
1 City Hall Plaza
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Tina Vanadestine
207-669-6630
Community Meals
Free meals (dine-in or takeout)
Monday 1-3 PM
Saint Dunstan’s Episcopal Church
134 State Street, Ellsworth
207-667-5495
A program of Downeast Community Partners
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Free meals Wednesdays from 2:30-4 PMFirst Congregational Church
2 Church Street, Ellsworth
207-667-8321
Please call before 2 PM to reserve a meal
Domestic Violence Prevention
Emergency Housing
Emmaus Homeless Shelter
51 Main Street, Ellsworth
207-667-3962
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248 Bucksport Road, Ellsworth
207-664-2424 ext 5
Food Insecurity
Monday and Friday 10-2
Tuesday and Thursday 8:30-10
Please call the day before to sign up
51 Main Street, Ellsworth
207-667-3962
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Monday 12-2
Thursday and Friday 10-12
Christian Ridge Church
53 Christian Ridge Road, Ellsworth
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Food Banks in Maine
Good Shepherd Food Bank maintains this comprehensive directory of food banks state-wide.
Sexual Violence Prevention & Response
offers free and private help.
Call 24/7: 800-871-7741
Text: 800-871-7741 M-F 8-5
Chat: amhcsas.org M-F 8-5
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Recipes
Good Shepherd Food Bank's Nutrition for ME is a great source for easy-to-make recipes using ingredients you have at home.
