Community Resources
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Eastern Area Agency on Aging
Healthy Acadia
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Calais Irene Chadbourne Ecumenical Food Pantry
Cherryfield Maine Seacoast Mission – Family Food Center Pantry
Danforth Food Pantry
Eastport Food Pantry (Labor Of Love)
Jonesport Food Pantry
Lubec Community Outreach
Machias Machias Food Pantry
Passamaquoddy Food Pantry
Princeton Indian Township Food Pantry
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Maine Area Agencies on Aging | (800) 427-7411
Local Area Agencies on Aging connect seniors with available programs and services in their county. These services include legal help, employment training, home-delivered meals, insurance counseling and Alzheimer’s services.
Healthy Living for Maine | (800) 620-6036
Healthy Living for Maine works to improve the lives of individuals in Maine. Evidence-based programs focus on falls prevention, diabetes management, chronic pain management and caregiver support. This nonprofit agency partners with multiple community organizations and local Area Agencies on Aging.
Maine Legal Services for the Elderly | (207) 621-0087
Legal Services for the Elderly is for seniors aged 60 and older. It offers free legal advice regarding health care, insurance, pensions, powers of attorney and consumer matters. Staff also provide help with abuse, guardianship and other age-related issues.
Seniors Plus | (800) 427-1241
Seniors Plus is a nonprofit corporation that helps enrich the lives of seniors and those with disabilities throughout the state. The organization assists with placement, nutrition, care coordination, home modifications, assistive technologies and personal response systems. They also offer insurance counseling and provide information on health and wellness, Alzheimer’s support, assistance applying for benefits and long-term care support.
Maine Council on Aging | (877) 353-3771
The Maine Council on Aging works to improve the overall quality of life of the state’s older residents. The agency provides information on a variety of topics including ageism, health care, policy issues and disease. It also operates the Equity and Healthy Aging Initiative to help community partners better understand the aging population and provide programs and services that address individual needs.