Resources for MSAD #51 Families
Meal Assistance
MSAD #51 Students Bagged Breakfast/lunch pick-up - M-F 10-12 am Mabel I Wilson Parking Circle - this is open to ALL MSAD #51 students
Cumberland Food Pantry
290 Tuttle Road (behind Town Hall) Open every Friday in April from 2-6 pm to residents of Cumberland, North Yarmouth, Pownal, and New Gloucester. Drive up service with groceries delivered to your car.
Wellness Checks North Yarmouth Fire/Rescue
https://www.northyarmouth.org/home/news/wellness-checks-community-needs
Take out and Supporting Local Business
Rachel's On The Green at Val Halla
Area Farms/Farm Stands:
Maine Farm and Seafood Products Directory: The directory provides information on available local farm products and alternative pick-up options developed by farmers statewide to accommodate the recommended social distancing in light of COVID-19. To have your farm added to this list, complete the Maine Farm and Seafood Products Form.
Connecting with other parents
Facebook - MSAD #51 Parent Group (675+ members) contact the admin Tanya Gagne to join via FB or have a MSAD#51 parent already in the group invite you- for MSAD 51 parents and caregivers only
Family Network - for buying and selling clothing and goods by locals in the area.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/383311958517913/
Email Subscribe:
Go to groups.google.com
Search groups at the top “Family Network Trading Post”
When it comes up, click on “Family Network Trading Post”
Click on “Apply for membership”
CHOOSE YOUR E-MAIL PREFERENCE. It defaults to ‘every new message’, but you may hit the down arrow and change it to ‘Daily Summaries’, etc.
Click on “Apply to join this group” at the bottom
United Way Greater Portland
https://www.unitedwaygp.org/2020/03/25/covid-19-financial-stability-resources/
lists many local resources to assist during this time
Coronavirus/COVID-19 Information
National Center for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/
Maine Center for Disease Control: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/coronavirus.shtml
Emotional Support
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
Maine State Crisis Line: (888) 568-1112
Cumberland County Crisis Service Line: 774 (HELP) 4357
SAMSHA Disaster Distress Helpline (800) 985-5990 -24/7 365 days/year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters
National Suicide Prevention Hotline (800) 273-8255
National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224
Trevor Project LGBTQ crisis line: (866) 488-7368
Teletherapy with a licensed therapist /counselor in the State of Maine - contact your primary care physician for a referral or go to psychologytoday.com - look under tab online/phone counseling - in light of this crisis many therapists now offer telehealth services which insurances should cover
NAMI Helpline - if you are having trouble finding services in your area (800) 950-6264
Looking for Volunteer Assistance
American Red Cross Blood Drive: Saturday, April 11th from 11:00am-3:30pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in North Yarmouth. For an appointment, visit the Red Cross website: http://ow.ly/unX150z0T4B
There is an urgent need in this time of crisis. Please consider donating if you are able.
Cumberland Food Pantry
Current Needs: Jelly, Elbow Noodles, Ramen Noodles, Baking Products (Flour, Sugar, Box Mixes), Spaghetti Sauce, Raviolios/Spaghettios, Hamburger Helper, Taco Shells, Beef and Chicken Soup, Coffee, Condiments (Mayo especially)
Food donations can be made to the Food Pantry in the shopping carts located at the front entrance of Town Hall.
Monetary donations can be made by check (payable to Community Food Pantry) and mailed to: ATTN: Community Food Pantry, 290 Tuttle Road Cumberland, ME 04021.
Senior Shopping Support
Cumberland has developed a program to assist our senior neighbors with grocery shopping during the coronavirus pandemic. This will allow older residents to take extra precautions during this time and to not worry about going to the store. It is recommended that volunteers are under the age of 65 due to the high risk that COVID-19 presents to our older population.
If you are interested in volunteering your time on a Tuesday or Wednesday morning, please complete the online application: https://www.cumberlandmaine.com/volunteer
Do you know of someone who could benefit from this program? Please have them call 207-558-9137 to get signed up! Read more about the program here: http://ow.ly/qOOj50yWohW