FOR OUR NEIGHBORS IN WATERVILLE & WINSLOW
Community & Affordability Resources
Everyone deserves a warm home, enough to eat, and somewhere to turn for help. This collection brings together local services in Waterville and Winslow, along with programs to help manage heating and energy costs.
- Rep. Flavia DeBrito
Local Help in Waterville & Winslow
Start here for meals, groceries, shelter, and help with everyday needs. Call or check the organization’s website before visiting for current hours, requirements, and availability.
Waterville Area Soup Kitchen / The Lighthouse
A welcoming place for meals and community at 38 College Avenue, Waterville. Weekday lunch is served Monday–Friday, 11:20 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; guests may arrive from 8 a.m. for coffee and a light breakfast.
Meal information →Waterville Food Bank
Groceries and food assistance at 61 Pleasant Street, Waterville, at Pleasant Street United Methodist Church. Ask about current pickup times, household identification, and proof of Waterville address.
Get food assistance →Winslow Community Cupboard
A local food pantry supporting children and families facing food insecurity. Check the pantry’s current distribution information and community food resources before visiting.
Visit Winslow Community Cupboard →KVCAP
Kennebec Valley Community Action Program connects neighbors with heating and electric bill assistance, weatherization, housing supports, transportation, and child and family services.
Find the right KVCAP program →Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter & Services
Emergency shelter and housing supports at 19 Colby Street, Waterville. Contact the shelter about immediate needs, intake, and available services. Open 24/7; call about space availability.
Shelter & housing help →General Assistance
Municipal General Assistance may help eligible people meet basic needs such as housing, food, heating fuel, and electricity. Contact your city or town to ask about applying.
Waterville: One Common Street · 207-680-4226
Waterville General Assistance →
Winslow: 114 Benton Avenue · 207-872-2776 (town office)
Winslow General Assistance →
Heating & Energy Savings
Programs and tools to help keep your home warm and manage energy costs.
Compare Heating Oil Prices
MaineOil.com lists heating oil and kerosene prices by region. Select the Augusta/Waterville area to compare listed prices, then confirm delivery terms and current pricing with the supplier.
Compare oil prices →Find a Wood Bank
Heat your home with wood? Find firewood banks serving Maine communities. Contact a local wood bank to ask about its service area, available wood, and requirements.
Find firewood assistance →Help With Heating Costs
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps eligible homeowners and renters with low incomes pay part of their heating costs. Visit MaineHousing to learn about eligibility and how to apply.
Explore HEAP assistance →Past-Due Electric Bills
The Arrearage Management Program (AMP) can help eligible customers reduce past-due electricity balances. Contact your electric utility about enrollment and the payments required to stay in the program.
Learn about AMP →Weatherization & Energy Savings
Efficiency Maine offers rebates and resources for insulation and other energy improvements. Review current offers and eligibility before starting a project.
Explore Efficiency Maine →Electric Bill Assistance
The Low Income Assistance Plan (LIAP) helps qualifying households with electric utility bills. Check MaineHousing’s current guidance to learn about applying and available assistance.
Learn about LIAP →Need help finding the right program?
Dial 2-1-1 for help connecting with heating assistance and community resources. You can also contact me for help finding where to start.
Eligibility, funding, prices, and program availability can change. Confirm current details directly with each provider.