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Here is a list of some local resources if things are feeling a bit tight or uncertain for you or someone in your life 
> Bucksport Community Concerns Food Pantry runs Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and Mondays from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Their location is 181 Franklin St. Bucksport, ME
> Everybody Eats is a free hot community meal (eat in or to go) on Monday evenings (certain Mondays of the year) located at 134 State Street Ellsworth, ME
> Emmaus Homeless Shelter Food Pantry for all citizens of Hancock County
for access, email [email protected]
> Loaves and Fishes makes getting food assistance as easy as possible. No referral or money, just name, contact information, and names of family members that might use the pantry Ellsworth, ME by Darlings Chevrolet
> The Welcome Table serves hot to-go meals on Wednesdays from 2-3:30 p.m. No Dining on the premises. Call the church before 11 a.m. to reserve your free meal. (207) 667-8321 This is at the First Congregational church across from Ellsworth City Hall
> Simmering Pot in Blue Hill serves dine in or take out options for people at the First Congregational church between 2:30-6 p.m. Mondays. Vegetarian options are always available. They do accept donations as this is entirely volunteer run
> Common Good Soup Kitchen has a variety of options available for people that live on or around MDI. Their food pantry is available Sundays from 12-2 p.m. at 19 Clark Point Rd Southwest Harbor. They also offer a community meal and other goods/services free of charge.
> Tree of Life Food Pantry & Turn-Style Thrift Shop operates on Thursdays from 9-1 in Blue Hill (Next to Walgreens) The thrift store does have different hours, but can be searched