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***MaineCare Changes***
Have you recently lost MaineCare??? Click here for FAQs
*MaineCare http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oms/member/index.shtml
(ONLINE and paper Applications: Click HERE- I would be happy to help fill out application if you need some assistance.)
*Commercial Traveler's Student Insurance- Applications available at school.
*Health Insurance Marketplace https://www.healthcare.gov
$$Financial Assistance$$
*Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF) and Food Stamps http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/services/snap/index.html (Application and directions found HERE- I would be happy to help fill out application if needed)
*Emergency General Assistance provides benefits to families with children in some situations when the family is threatened by destitution or homelessness due to an emergency situation. These situations include fire, other natural disasters, termination of utility service, evictions, or lack of adequate shelter. Only certain items can be purchased.
Non- Emergency Temporary assistance with fuel, utilities, food , housing, non-elective medical necessities, and basic services essential to maintain a household.
Applicants for both Non-Emergency and Emergency General Assistance requests should bring all available documentation of income and expenditures to their local town office. The town administrator will need the information on this form to determine available funds quickly. These are not guaranteed funds but really are meant to help those who need it. You can read the Frequently Asked Questions here: Frequently Asked Questions
Food Assistance:
https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/programs-services/food-supplement
Rangeley Ecumenical Food Bank
Rangeley Ecumenical Food Bank
Church of the Good Shepherd
2614 Main Street, PO Box 156
Rangeley, ME 04970
https://goodshepherdrangeley.org/ministries/outreach/ecumenical-food-pantry
Hours: Tuesday 10 a.m. - noon
Nonperishable food items, meats, eggs, baby food, personal care items, light bulbs; bread, seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, and bread when available. If Emergency Need please contact Rangeley School Social Worker or Nurse.
Transportation to Medical Appointments:
Email the Rangeley Health Ride or call Nicholas Sampson
Transportation Coordinator
Email: rrhatvan@gmail.com
Phone: 207-864-9777
More Information
RLRS Backpack Food Program:
Free Weekend Food For Your Child Available through RLRS Youth Nutrition Initiative
The RLRS Youth Nutrition Initiative is teaming up with the staff of RLRS to offer a supply of nutritious meals and snacks for children over their weekends and extended breaks, free of charge. Bags are distributed by staff on the last school day before the weekend or break. If you are interested in your child/ren participating please contact the school social worker.
Maine's 211:
*Maine has a statewide resource click HERE to be taken to that website
Other Maine.gov resources:
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