Community Giving & Support: Ways to Help Across the Penobscot Valley This Week

Winter presents unique challenges for many in the Penobscot Valley, making community support more crucial than ever.

 

Here are several ways you can contribute to local organizations this week.

 

🩸 Featured: Blood Drive (Save the Date)

 

American Red Cross Blood Drive

 

📅 Friday, February 6

 

📍 Blood Center, 900B Hammond Street

 

🤝 Sponsored by BNI Maine

 

☎️ For more information: 207-291-1766

 

Blood donations are critically needed during the winter months.

 

Appointments are encouraged.

 

Bangor

 

Bangor Area Homeless Shelter (263 Main St.)

 

Current needs: Winter clothing, socks, gloves, monetary donations.

 

Bangor Humane Society (693 Mt. Hope Ave.)

 

Current needs: Dry pet food, cat litter, and volunteers for winter care.

 

Brewer

 

Brewer Food Pantry (Congregational Church, Church St.)

 

Current needs: Canned goods, pasta, peanut butter, hygiene items.

 

Local Animal Foster Networks

 

Current needs: Foster homes and donations during peak winter intake.

 

Orono

 

Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry (St. Mary’s Catholic Church)

 

Current needs: Non-perishable food donations; serves Orono and nearby towns.

 

UMaine-affiliated Animal Fosters

 

Current needs: Pet food, litter, and short-term fosters.

 

Old Town

 

Old Town Food Pantry (St. Joseph’s Parish)

 

Current needs: Pantry staples and volunteers.

 

Wabanaki Animal Services

 

Current needs: Pet food donations and winter foster support.

 

Hampden

 

Hampden Food Pantry (St. Matthew’s Church)

 

Current needs: Food donations; winter demand remains high.

 

Pet Food Assistance (regional)

 

Current needs: Dog and cat food donations.

 

Hermon

 

Hermon Food Pantry (Hermon Baptist Church)

 

Current needs: Canned meals, hygiene items.

 

Regional Animal Welfare Partners

 

Current needs: Supplies and volunteer support.

 

Holden

 

Holden Food Cupboard (Town Office)

 

Current needs: Pantry staples; drop-off during office hours.

 

Wildlife & Animal Rescue Support

 

Current needs: Winter donations and program support.

 

Veazie

 

Veazie Community Food Pantry (Community Center)

 

Current needs: Food and personal care items.

 

Local Animal Fosters

 

Current needs: Pet food and short-term foster help.

 

Milford & Eddington

 

Milford Community Food Pantry

 

Current needs: Non-perishable food and paper goods.

 

Eddington Community Assistance (Community Hall)

 

Current needs: Winter clothing and heating-related support.

 

Animal Welfare (regional)

 

Current needs: Donations supporting shelters serving these towns.

 

By participating in these initiatives, you can make a meaningful impact in your community during this challenging season.

 

For more information on how to get involved, please contact the respective organizations directly.