Community Resources
These resources were gathered for members of our Community that live in Richmond and surrounding areas. We will continue to update this as we find more information. If you have any information you'd like to have included on here please email us!
Food Resources
Engagement and Literacy
Town Specific Information
Richmond Area Food Pantry
Isaac F. Umberhine Public Library
Town of Richmond
richmondareafoodpantry.org 207-607-2777 15 Spruce St., Richmond, ME Serving Richmond, Dresden, and Bowdoinham. Open the 1st Wednesday of the month from 4-6 and the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9-11.
86 Main St, Richmond, ME 04357 — 207-737-2770 Preschool Story Hour: Wednesdays 9:30-10:30. During the school year, when the Richmond School’s are closed the story hour is also closed. Pokemon Night- First Thursday of the month from 6:00-7:00 pm. Lego Night- Second Tuesday of the month from 6:00-7:00 pm. Dungeons and Dragons- Second Thursday of the month from 6:00-7:00pm The library also provides a summer reading program on Thursday’s from 2:30-4:00
www.richmondmaine.com 26 Gardiner Street Richmond, Maine 04357 Phone - 207-737-4305 Fax - 207-737-4306 Mon - Thu 7A - 5P The website provides information on local resources and businesses via a PDF file that was created in 2023 https://www.richmondmaine.com/media/Business/2023%20Business%20and%20Resource%20Directory.pdf The website provides information on the history of Richmond, local schools, churches, landlords, local parks and islands, as well as listing all important government information and town directories.
Bowdoinham Food Pantry- #shopherefirst
Bowdoinham Public Library
Town of Bowdoinham
bowdoinhamfoodpantry.org 9 Main St. Bowdoinham, ME 207-751-7779 "Building Community with Food", serving Bowdoinham and Bowdoin. Wednesdays 4-6. Dairy, canned and boxed food, personal hygenie items. Other Programs Listed in detail on the website: - Weekend Food For Kids -Events
13a School Street, Bowdoinham, ME 207-666-8405 Story Time- Tuesday’s 10am. The Welcoming Library- https://imyourneighborbooks.org/welcoming-library/ Items to Borrow- Aside from the typical assortment of books, audio books, and videos, BPL also has Magazines, Museum and park passes, ereaders, pole pruners and a telescope available for borrowing as well.
The Little Free Pantry- through Bowdoinham Food Pantry
Bowdoinham Public Library
65 Preble Rd, Bowdoinham, ME at the Greenleaf Apartments. "Similar to a Little Free Library, this tiny pantry is available 24/7 and can be stocked and used by anyone. The pantry is stocked with a variety of shelf stable items biweekly such as cereal, pasta, shelf stable milk, snacks, diapers, soap, etc."
13a School Street, Bowdoinham, ME 207-666-8405 Story Time- Tuesday’s 10am. The Welcoming Library- https://imyourneighborbooks.org/welcoming-library/ Items to Borrow- Aside from the typical assortment of books, audio books, and videos, BPL also has Magazines, Museum and park passes, ereaders, pole pruners and a telescope available for borrowing as well.
https://www.bowdoinham.com/ 13 School Street, Bowdoinham, Maine, 04008. Office Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30-4, and Wed 11-6 207-666-5531 | Fax: 207-666-5532 The website provides information about local business in the area, information for new residents, information about upcoming events, and more.
Town of Bowdoin
https://bowdoinmaine.gov/ 23 Cornish Drive, Bowdoin, ME 04287 Phone: (207) 353-6949 Fax: (207) 353-9126 Email: info@bowdoinmaine.gov The website provides information about local business in the area, services the town has to offer, Annual Cleanup Day, Community Assistance and more.
Town of Gardiner
9 Main St. Bowdoinham, ME Right outside of the Bowdoinham Food Pantry.
Chrysalis Place Food Bank
https://www.gardinerfoodbank.org/ 57 Brunswick Ave. Gardiner, ME. 207-582-5507 Serving: Gardiner, West Gardiner, Pittston, Farmingdale and Chelsea. Tuesdays- 6-8pm Thrusdays- 1-3pm
Good Shepherd Food Bank
https://www.gsfb.org/food-map/ The Good Shepard Food Bank website provides resources for individuals to “Find Food” based off of their zipcode.
Lisbon Public Library
28 Main Street, Lisbon Falls, ME 04252 (207) 353-6564 Friday and Saturday Morning Story Time- 10:30am Every other Tuesday- “Crafternoons” 4-6 Every Tuesday- Puzzles and Games- 3-5:45 Friday STEAM Lab- 3pm and many more similar events throughout each month for children to participate in for free. All the events the library puts on are free and easy to sign up for. Most do not require that you sign up. The library has a separate children's room from the rest and a children's garden. This library is a tiny oasis for small humans and big ones alike.
Gardiner Public Library
https://gardinerpubliclibrary.org/ 152 Water St. Gardiner, ME 207.582.3312 Story Walks Story Time and Crafts- Tuesday’s at 10am. Gardiner Public Library also provides similar resources listed as other libraries and has an active facebook page.
https://www.gardinermaine.com/ 6 Church Street, Gardiner, ME 04345 (207) 582-4200 The cities website provides resources for residents to download an application to be up to date on notifications from the city. Resources on shelters, housing assistance, food assistance, local programs, and resources.
Shelter List
https://www.shelterlist.com/state/maine Provides website visitors with a list of cities and shelters within the cities in Maine.