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Last updated on July 17, 2008

Freeport Community Services is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a forum for assessing community needs; facilitate programs designed to address defined needs; provide information and referral concerning social services and other human needs; help people access services; provide direct services when appropriate including the operation of a food pantry in order to provide free emergency food for people who need it in our communities and to provide opportunities for community members to support and participate as volunteers in a variety of activities to benefit the community.

Description:
Freeport Community Services offers a food pantry, information and referral services, camp and recreation scholarship funds for "at risk" children, a family life support group, holiday helpline program (through November and December), a medical loan closet, and transportation to medical appointments for those who need it in the Freeport and Pownal areas.

History:
Freeport Community Services started out with 15 volunteers taking turns answering a community "help phone" that was set up above a resident's garage at 12 East Street in Freeport. We are now located in our own building at 53 Depot Street in Freeport. FCS is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization of professionals and volunteers committed to strengthening the local community by helping families achieve independence established with the philosophy of neighbor helping neighbor. We help residents of Freeport and Pownal during short-term crises and in times of need and may extend long-term support as resources allow.

Contact people:

Leslie Livingston, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Kimberly Knowlen, Administrative Assistant, (phone), (email) Sue Mack, Family Services Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (207) 865-2236

Address:

53 Depot Street Freeport, ME 04032 (See a map)

Web Site: None specified

Directions:

Take I-295 N toward Falmouth. Take the Desert Road Exit 22 (formerly Exit 20)in Freeport. Turn right onto Desert Road. Turn left onto US-1/Blue Star Memorial Highway/Lower Main Street. Continue to follow US-1/Blue Star Memorial Highway. Turn right onto West Street at lights by the police & fire station. Turn left onto Depot Street.   Nearest Bus Stop: none

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