General Assistance / Food Pantry / Heating Assistance

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*General Assistance*

 

         If you are a Falmouth Resident in need and would like to set up an appointment for General Assistance please call 

                                                         ******   207-699-5344   ******

 

The Town of Falmouth has a General Assistance program for people in need. This program provides confidential financial assistance to residents who are having difficulty meeting basic needs for housing, utilities and food.  The program is funded by local property taxes with 50% reimbursement from the state. If you are having difficulty meeting basic needs such as housing, utilities (electricity and heating fuel), and food, the town of Falmouth is required to take your application for General Assistance.  The Town is required to have someone available 24 hours a day to take applications in case of a life threatening situation. If this is an EMERGENCY and the office is closed, please call POLICE DISPATCH at 207-781-2300. 

The Town must issue a written decision regarding eligibility to all applicants within 24 hours of receiving a signed application with proper documentation.

If the Town of Falmouth refuses to take your application, or if you disagree with a decision that was made or have questions, you can call the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.  Their toll free number is 1-800-442-6003.  This phone is answered Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  If you call after 5:00 P.M., please leave a message with a phone number.  You will be contacted on the next business day.

Falmouth has an ordinance describing the rules for our General Assistance program.

The Town of Falmouth G.A. Ordinance HERE

You can also see a copy of the State’s General Assistance law at the Town Clerk’s office, or online at http://janus.state.me.us/legis/statutes/22/title22ch1161sec0.html

This notice is posted pursuant to Maine law at:  Title 22 MRSA §§4304-4305.

Click here for FAQs pertaining to General Assistance. Click here for our COVID-19 related General Assistance Fact Sheet

 

*Falmouth Food Pantry*

 

 The Falmouth Food Pantry building is currently closed, but volunteers are still meeting the Pantry's mission of getting food to those in need. Food Pantry volunteers continue to deliver pre-packed boxes of non-perishable and fresh foods to homes that need food assistance. If you are looking to donate food or volunteer please call one of these two numbers. 632-2687/781-2996.

If you live in Falmouth and have a food emergency, please call either of  the Falmouth Food Pantry emergency lines 632-2687 or 781-2996. Please leave your name and phone number. 

                                                        The best way to support the Falmouth Food Pantry is through monetary donations.

Donations should be made payable to the Falmouth Food Pantry and mailed to: 271 Falmouth Road, Falmouth, ME 04105.

Donations may also be made online via PayPal at:           https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/1807575

 

The Falmouth Food Pantry is located at 271 Falmouth Road, Falmouth Maine 04105.

It operates within a section of the Falmouth Town Hall.

The Falmouth Food Pantry serves families from the following communities: Falmouth, Westbrook,and Portland.