Michael Klahr Jewish Family Services (KJFS) is the only diaper bank in Southern Maine registered with the National Diaper Bank Network. This partnership allows KFJS to consistently purchase diapers in bulk at reduced cost and distribute them both directly to families and to area agencies serving families experiencing diaper needs.

The Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine operates the Maine Jewish Diaper Bank, which has proudly become the first participant in the National Diaper Bank Network in Maine. Through this initiative, they have distributed nearly 300,000 diapers to the local community.

Recognizing the pressing need for diapers in Southern Maine, the Klahr Jewish Family Services (KJFS) Diaper Bank collaborates with over a dozen partner agencies to provide essential diaper support. In the past year alone, they have effectively distributed over 300,000 diapers throughout the region. By virtue of their membership with the National Diaper Bank Network, they can access diapers at significantly reduced costs, up to 40% off retail prices.

AIO Food Pantry - Rockland’s own local diaper bank. AIO distributes bundles of diapers from the parking lot offering “Curbside Pickup”. This occurs at the small building next to AIO every Wednesday. Each diaper-wearing child in your family may receive 20-60 diapers + wipes each week.

AIO Food & Energy Assistance is dedicated to supporting families in need, and part of their mission includes providing essential diaper assistance. Through their program, AIO offers diapers in various sizes, including P-7, and training pants in sizes 2T-5T for babies and toddlers in their market.

To ensure families have an adequate supply, each diapered child in your family can receive 20 diapers along with wipes, or 10 training pants per week. AIO also offers youth sizes for older children and can provide swim diapers upon request, subject to availability.

The We Care Community Baby Center is a non-profit organization that provides vital resources to families with young children in Washington County, Maine. Their aim is to help families by offering assistance in the form of baby supplies, such as diapers, wipes, clothing, toys, and books that families can access free of charge.

At the We Care Baby Center, they believe that every baby deserves the best possible care, and that financial constraints shouldn't limit access to basic necessities for young children. They provide a safe, welcoming space for families to find all they need to care for their children in a supportive and compassionate environment.

SNAP/Food Supplement Program is administered by the Maine Office for Family Independence and provides a monthly benefit to help low-income households purchase nutritious food. This page includes information about eligibility and applying for SNAP/Food Supplement benefits as well as other programs and services for SNAP/Food Supplement-eligible families including electronic benefits transfer (EBT), the Food Supplement Employment and Training Program (FSET), and Maine SNAP-Ed program.

To be eligible for SNAP in Maine, individuals need to meet certain criteria such as income, assets, expenses, and household size. This requires filling out an application, participating in an interview, and providing verification of household information including income, identity, citizenship status, assets, and other relevant details.

Maine has also been authorized to issue Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) benefits to eligible school-aged children for the 2022-2023 school year. The eligibility criteria for traditional students and home-schooled/virtual students are outlined on the website.

The Maine Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program is designed to provide complete nutrition care for Maine families, helping children grow up strong and healthy. WIC food benefits are available based on income guidelines and up-to-date nutrition research.

WIC is open to anyone living in Maine, including migrants working in the state. Eligible applicants include women and birthing parents who are pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding, chestfeeding, or have given birth in the last six months, as well as infants and children up to the age of 5, including adopted and foster children. Non-birthing parents or guardians may apply for their children.

To enroll in the WIC program, individuals can call their nearest WIC office to make an appointment, and the first appointment will take about an hour of their time. During this appointment, applicants will receive nutrition education, have their height and weight measured to assess their nutritional health and obtain answers to any questions they may have.

The Healthy Homes section on the Maine Department of Health and Human Services website provides a valuable resource for individuals seeking information and resources on home-related health issues. The division of Environmental and Community Health offers guidance on a range of topics, including asthma prevention, injury prevention, mold management, poison prevention, radon testing, smoke-free housing, well water safety, and more.

In the Healthy Homes section, you can find information on reducing asthma triggers in your home through the Maine CDC's Asthma Prevention and Control Program. The website also offers guidance on identifying and controlling pests, such as bedbugs, with assistance from the Maine Department of Agriculture and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.

MaineHousing is an organization dedicated to providing affordable housing opportunities and assistance to individuals and families in Maine. They administer programs such as the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and offer funding for housing and related services to help people experiencing homelessness.

Their website offers valuable resources and information, including draft plans for public comment, such as the Annual PHA Plan required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). They also provide updates on funding opportunities, like the FY 2023 CoC NOFO Competition for agencies interested in creating housing and services for the homeless.

The Youth Homeless Services section on the Maine Department of Health and Human Services website focuses on providing support and assistance to young individuals who are experiencing homelessness or unstable housing situations. According to the federal definition, a homeless youth is someone under the age of 21 who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This includes youth living in temporary settings such as motels, campgrounds, emergency shelters, as well as those awaiting foster care placement or left in hospitals.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) works in collaboration with providers of homeless youth services throughout Maine to ensure that these individuals have access to the necessary resources and support where they are located. The website does not provide specific details on the available services, but it emphasizes the commitment to helping youth who are experiencing homelessness or unstably housed.