Looking for a seasonal RV site in a beautiful location? Blueberry Fields Cooperative (BFC) has two RV lots available to rent on a month-to-month basis from now through the end of October. BFC is not a typical RV park. It's a resident-owned community situated in a quiet area of Brunswick, close to Bowdoin College, downtown Brunswick, and Maquoit Bay. Lot rent is $650.00 per month, water and septic included. Renter pays for their own electricity. Interested parties, please contact Tom Benoit, BFC Board Vice President: BlueberryFieldsCoopVP@gmail.com

Since 2018, CEI has been working with Maine ROCs providing households with resources to alleviate financial stress. Through its Financial Wellness Program, CEI has connected over 200 residents with valuable resources such as heat, electricity, car repairs, and emergency savings.

CEI’s financial wellness coaches can assist you in reviewing your current budget, understand your situation, and help you develop a plan to achieve your short and long-term goals.

Services include:

• Emergency heat services

• Home repair resources

• Food resources

• Matched Savings Program

• Helping you catch up on back rent and avoid eviction

For more information, or to schedule a no-cost, confidential meeting, contact Mechelle Given: mechelle.given@ceimaine.org or call 207-613-7783. You can also follow the Maine ROC Financial Wellness Program on Facebook.

Mechelle is happy to meet with you at the CEI office in Brunswick or on-site at Blueberry Fields Cooperative, either in your home or at One Office Place.

Habitat for Humanity's Critical Home Repair Program helps existing homeowners decrease energy costs and complete other improvements to make homes more affordable, safer, healthier, and more comfortable. Homeowners who meet income guidelines (linked here on page 3) can apply for no-cost repairs and modifications.

Home repair projects are completed by volunteers, community partners, and/or licensed 3rd party tradesmen with a budget of up to $1,500 in materials. 

Services include:

• Basic Weatherizing

• Critical Home Repairs

• Home Modifications

• Home Repairs and Improvements - Repairing /building steps, installing ramps, changing doorknobs, fixing doors & windows, gutters, installing grab bars, installing hand-rails, improving lighting, changing faucets, etc

For more information and to apply for assistance, please visit the Critical Home Repair Program website, or contact Adam Lacher: adam@habitat7rivers.org, 207-504-9332.

MCHPP operates programs throughout mid-coast Maine, ensuring there’s an easy way for everyone in the community to access healthy food close to home. Click here to find food.

You can access groceries including fresh produce, pantry staples, meat, and dairy products at MCHPP’s Food Pantry in Brunswick and through a variety of community-based offerings. All are welcome. You do not need to show proof of residence or income.

Brunswick Food Pantry (12 Tenney Way in Brunswick)

• Tues: 12 pm - 6 pm

• Wed, Fri: 12 pm - 3 pm

• Sat: 1 pm - 4 pm

For prepared meals, MCHPP offers a freshly cooked to-go lunch on-site or via community partners 5 days per week. Free community meals are also available. These are operated independently of MCHPP, please contact sites directly with questions.

MCHPP Soup Kitchen (12 Tenney Way in Brunswick)

• Sun, Mon: Closed

• Tues, Wed, Fri: On-site, 11 am - 12:30 pm

• Thurs: Bagged lunch pick-up at Independence Association, 10:30 am - 12 pm

• Sat: On-site, 12 - 1:30 pm

Community Meals

Pathway Vineyard Church, Community Meal (2 Columbus Drive in Brunswick)

• Tues: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Neighborhood Café (798 Washington Street in Bath, Pastor Holly Reid at 207-504-0924 )

• Thurs: 4 pm - 5:30 pm

Brunswick Church of the Nazarene (94 McKeen Street in Brunswick)

• Sun: 11:30 am - 1 pm

First Baptist Church (851 Washington Street in Bath)

• Fri: 11 am - 12:30 pm

The Town of Brunswick's Human Services / General Assistance Program offers a safety net for many residents, assisting Brunswick residents with necessities such as:

• Electricity

• Food

• Heating Fuel

• Household Supplies

• LP Gas

• Non-Elective Medical Services

• Rent/Mortgage

• Telephone When Medically Necessary

For more information about available services, contact Deb Crocker, Director of Human Services: dcrocker@brunswickme.org, (207) 725-6661. You can also visit the Human Services website.

Additionally, the Town of Brunswick offers a Property Tax Assistance Program for Seniors. This program is designed to provide financial assistance to renters and property taxpayers who have resided in Brunswick for at least 10 years and are age 65 or older. Applications for the program will be available in January and are due on November 1st each year.

To learn more, visit the Property Tax Assistance for Seniors website or contact Branden Perreault, Finance Director: bperreault@brunswickme.org, (207) 725-6652. Branden can explain the senior tax assistance program and application process.

Your household may be eligible for FREE tax preparation through Midcoast CA$H:

• Households earning under $67,000 annually traditionally qualify for free State and Federal tax preparation and submission.

• These services are by appointment; scheduling begins 1/15/2025.

• To schedule, call 207-295-6340 or 207-751-3756, email: midcoastcash@uwmcm.org or visit: www.eznetscheduler.com/Calendar/MidcoastMaineCASH   

• The program runs from 1/30/25 through 4/12/25.

• To learn more, visit: https://www.cashmaine.org/free-tax-prep/.

Tax filing assistance is also available through AARP at People Plus and Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick.

Home Fire Campaign (HFC) is a national initiative aimed at reducing home fire-related deaths and injuries. Home fires claim more lives in the U.S. each year than all other disasters combined. The campaign’s mission is to make homes safer through fire prevention, preparedness, and response education.

The program is 100% FREE and no socioeconomic information is asked. Here’s how the campaign works:

1. Smoke Alarm Installation: Red Cross volunteers and partners provide free smoke alarm installations. We provide alarms and ensure they are properly placed in homes – we install as many alarms as needed. We also provide smoke alarms for the hard of hearing and deaf. These alarms are called “Bed Shakers”. Due to some individuals not being able to hear a smoke alarm, bed shakers are installed which not only shake but also have a bright flashing light to alert the resident. All of our alarms have a 10-year battery and a very easy-to-access test button (no more getting on chairs to push a little tiny button).

2. Home Fire Safety Education: Volunteers educate residents on fire safety, sharing tips like creating a fire escape plan,  keeping combustible items away from heat sources, preparing a go-bag, and other very important information which will help the residents make their home safer.