for those who need food

Mon, 04/20/2020 - 10:06 am

The Knox County Food Council has been working to help all of the food pantry and food assistant services better work together and eliminate duplicated efforts since the COVID-19 outbreak hit the region.

While still work in progress, the Council was positioned to effectively publish current information for those who need food.

The Council has subsequently pulled all the information together into a comprehensive schedule that is easy to read and understand, and has a public-facing webpage that has a services list day by day (KCfoodcouncil.com).

The Council also created a Facebook Group for all service providers to share information and redistribute food when necessary (https://www.facebook.com/groups/KCfoodCouncil/).

And, the Council has printed flyers that were being distributed through the food pantries and circulating throughout the community.

The schedule follows:

Mondays

AIO FOOD PANTRY

Must live in Knox County with identification

9:30 AM — 12:00 PM

70 Thomaston St., Rockland

ST. BERNARD PARISH SOUP KITCHEN

A hot meal to go.

11:30 AM — 12:30 PM

150 Broadway, Rockland

Tuesdays

CAMDEN FOOD PANTRY

All residents of our service area are welcome.

8:00 — 11:00 AM

128 Mt. Battie St., Camden

THOMASTON FOOD PANTRY

Thomaston Inter‑Church Fellowship Food Pantry

9:00 — 11:00 AM

Lura Libby School (13 Valley Street),

Thomaston

ROCKLAND SALVATION ARMY

Packed Food Boxes & “Fresh Rescue”

10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

27 Payne St., Rockland

ST. BERNARD PARISH SOUP KITCHEN

A hot meal to go.

11:30 AM — 12:30 PM

150 Broadway, Rockland

WALDOBORO FOOD PANTRY

First and Third Tuesday of each month

12:30 — 4:30 PM

251 Jefferson St., Waldoboro

Wednesdays

NORTHPORT FOOD PANTRY

Third Wednesday of each month

8:00 — 11:00 AM

491 Atlantic Highway, Northport

ROCKLAND SALVATION ARMY

“Fresh Rescue” Fresh food and produce

10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

27 Payne St., Rockland

AIO FOOD PANTRY

Must live in Knox County with identification

9:30 AM — 12:00 PM

70 Thomaston St., Rockland

WASHINGTON FOOD PANTRY

Open on the first Wednesday after the first Tues‑ day of each month.

8:00 —10:00 AM

33 Liberty, Washington

UNION - COME SPRING FOOD PANTRY

Second and Forth Wednesday of each month

9:30 — 11:30 AM

51 So. Union Rd., Union (Thom. Ctr.)

ST. BERNARD PARISH SOUP KITCHEN

A hot meal to go.

11:30 AM — 12:30 PM

150 Broadway, Rockland

AIO FOOD PANTRY

Must live in Knox County with identification

5:00 — 6:30 PM

70 Thomaston St., Rockland

Thursdays

BREAD FOR THE JOURNEY FOOD PANTRY

Warren Baptist Church

9:00 — 11:00 AM

44 School Street, Warren

ROCKLAND SALVATION ARMY

Packed Food Boxes & “Fresh Rescue”

10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

27 Payne St., Rockland

THOMASTON FOOD PANTRY

Thomaston Inter‑Church Fellowship Food Pantry

9:00 — 11:00 AM

Lura Libby School, Thomaston

ST. BERNARD PARISH SOUP KITCHEN

A hot meal to go.

11:30 AM — 12:30 PM

150 Broadway, Rockland

CAMDEN FOOD PANTRY

All residents of our service area are welcome.

4:00 — 6:00 PM

128 Mt. Battie St., Camden

Fridays

ROCKLAND SALVATION ARMY

“Fresh Rescue” Fresh food and produce

10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

27 Payne St., Rockland

AIO FOOD PANTRY

Must live in Knox County with identification

9:30 AM — 12:00 PM

70 Thomaston St., Rockland

ST. BERNARD PARISH SOUP KITCHEN

A hot meal to go.

11:30 AM — 12:30 PM

150 Broadway, Rockland

Saturdays

ROCKLAND SALVATION ARMY

“Fresh Rescue” Fresh food and produce

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

27 Payne St., Rockland

FRIENDSHIP - CUSHING FOOD PANTRY

Second and Third Saturday of each month

9:00 — 11:00 AM

255 Cushing Rd Friendship

More Information at www.KCFoodCouncil.com

OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR KNOX COUNTY RESIDENTS

For help with

ESSENTIAL NEEDS AND EMERGENCIES

Call 2‑1‑1 from any phone

211.org/services/essential-needs

MAINE CRISIS HOTLINE 1-888-568-1112

HEATING ASSISTANCE

Penquis Fuel Assistance

207-596-0361

www.penquis.org/services/heating‑utilities/heating‑assistance‑liheap/

Healthcare

KNOX CLINIC 207-301-6991

Medical Program: We have switched to a phone and telehealth model until May 1st ‑ Patients may call the medical clinic to leave messages regarding appointments, medication refills or other health concerns, including flu‑ like symptoms. Wednesday evening in person medical clinics have been cancelled through May 1st.

Prescription Assistance: This program will continue as before, minimizing face‑to‑face contact, and limiting medication pick‑up to specific times. www.knoxclinic.org

Seniors

MEALS ON WHEELS

MCH ‑ Rockland Kitchen Manager 207-594-2740

LGBTQ+ Youth

OUT MAINE 800-530-6997

Programming and resources for LGBTQ+ youth and youth allies as well as families, schools, and providers in the state of Maine. Virtual options now available. Email to: info@outmaine.org

Domestic Violence

NEW HOPE FOR WOMEN 1-800-522-3304

Helpline advocates 24‑hour coverage

We have been working hard to identify creative ways to continue to provide critical support and services to our community during this complicated time. One thing we know is that it’s not always safest or easiest for people to connect on the phone. With that concern at the forefront of our thoughts, we are excited to announce that we have launched a pilot program for a new online chat service. Please see below for important who/when/how details for this pilot program: When will this online chat service be available?

Beginning April 1, 2020, this service will be available Monday – Friday, 1:00pm – 5:00pm

How can I access this online chat service?

Use your smartphone, tablet, or computer and type this URL: www. resourceconnect.com/newhope/chat into the address bar of your preferred internet browser. You can also access a direct link to the chat service from our website: www.newhopeforwomen.org.

Who should use this online chat service?

This service is available to anyone who needs support, including victim‑survivors, as well as concerned family and friends. To ensure availability to those who need it most, we kindly request that all professionals, service providers, and those interested in donating

to New Hope for Women please refrain from using this online chat service and instead call us directly on our 24‑hour helpline: 1‑800‑522‑3304.

SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT SERVICES OF MIDCOAST MAINE

1-800-822-5999

(Knox, Waldo, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Eastern Cumberland Counties)

Homelessness

KNOX COUNTY HOMELESS COALITION (207) 593-8151

If you or someone you know is struggling with homelessness, please call to request assistance and schedule an intake appointment.

Transportation

With taxi services in Rockland now unavailable...AIO partnering with Waldo Community Action Partners for rides to and from the AIO Food Pantry. You must live in Rockland. Rides are free. First Come First Serve basis. No ride shares. One person from each family. If you need a ride to and from the AIO Food Pantry ‑ Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, please call (207) 338‑4769. We are so grateful to Waldo CAP for offering us this much‑needed service!