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Drive-Thru Food Distribution June 16

2020-06-12T11:37:13-04:00

WCAP will again be distributing Disaster Relief Food at the Waldo County Technical Center, 1022 Waterville Road, Waldo, on Tuesday, June 16th from 2 PM - 4:30 PM. The distribution will consist mainly of pre-packed disaster relief food boxes and some produce. This distribution is for all Early Childhood Program families, as well as the general public. Please follow traffic signs, there will be a one-way traffic pattern around the building. This is a no-contact drive-through food pantry. Please do not exit your vehicle. The requested product will be placed in your trunk or back seat.

Drive-Thru Food Distribution June 162020-06-12T11:37:13-04:00

An updated list of Waldo County Food Pantries

2020-08-17T14:35:42-04:00

WCAP’s Early Childhood Program’s Nutrition Coordinator has compiled an updated list of the food pantries/cupboards in Waldo County for those seeking assistance during these unprecedented times. Below you will find each food pantry/cupboard's address, contact information and hours of operation.   If you have friends or family that do not live in Waldo County and are in need of food, please direct them to this link provided by Good Shepard Food Bank that shows all of the food pantries/cupboards in Maine. www.gsfb.org/covid-19-partner-agency-updates/   Waldo County Food Pantries/Cupboards: Greater Bay Area Ministerial Food Cupboard 23 Mill Lane, Belfast (207) 834-5815, Jim Kelly [...]

An updated list of Waldo County Food Pantries2020-08-17T14:35:42-04:00

WCAP to hold another disaster relief food distribution

2020-05-14T10:19:15-04:00

WCAP will be distributing Pre-Packed Disaster Relief Food Boxes and Produce at the Waldo County Technical Center, 1022 Waterville Road, Waldo, on Tuesday, May 19th from 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM (or until supply is depleted). This distribution is for all Early Childhood Program families, as well as the general public. Please follow traffic signs, there will be a one-way traffic pattern around the building. For your safety and our staff’s, please stay in your vehicle when you arrive, this is a no-contact drive-through food pantry. One of our staff members will place the requested product in your trunk or back [...]

WCAP to hold another disaster relief food distribution2020-05-14T10:19:15-04:00

WCAP’s Disaster Relief Food Distribution

2020-04-29T14:02:12-04:00

WCAP will again be distributing Disaster Relief Food at the Waldo County Technical Center, 1022 Waterville Road, Waldo, on Tuesday, May 5th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. The distribution will consist mainly of produce and frozen meats. Some dry, shelf-stable products will also be available. This distribution is for all Early Childhood Program families, as well as the general public. Please follow traffic signs, there will be a one-way traffic pattern around the building. This is a no-contact drive-through food pantry. Please do not exit your vehicle. The requested product will be placed in your trunk or back seat.

WCAP’s Disaster Relief Food Distribution2020-04-29T14:02:12-04:00

Giving Tuesday Now

2020-04-29T14:00:23-04:00

GivingTuesdayNow is taking place on May 5, 2020, as a response to the unprecedented needs caused by COVID-19. Typically Giving Tuesday occurs the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, during a time when we have so much to be thankful for. But we have much to be grateful for now. Even though the COVID-19 has altered our lives, it has impacted others dramatically, especially the low-income population. Waldo Community Action Partners has responded to community needs from day one of the pandemic. We are hoping you will send in a generous donation today so that WCAP can continue to provide services to Waldo County’s [...]

Giving Tuesday Now2020-04-29T14:00:23-04:00

Happy Earth Day from WCAP

2020-04-22T10:20:45-04:00

"By tapping into some of the learnings, outcomes, and legacy of the first Earth Day, Earth Day Network is building a cohesive, coordinated, diverse movement, one that goes to the very heart of what EDN and Earth Day are all about — empowering individuals with the information, the tools, the messaging and the communities needed to make an impact and drive change." -Earth Day Network 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and also marks the 55th anniversary of Community Action across the Nation. While Earth Day Network and Waldo Community Action Partners are two different organizations, our mission statements [...]

Happy Earth Day from WCAP2020-04-22T10:20:45-04:00

Do you need Health Insurance?

2020-04-03T14:44:08-04:00

There are special enrollments available that you may qualify for. These include: recently lost coverage, had a move, had a baby, gotten married among some. Don't delay special enrollment periods are typically 60 days surrounding a qualifying event. Waldo Community Action Partners and other similar agencies are still here to help. Please call 1 (877) 930-7351 to speak to a certified Navigator. We will find options that are available for you. ?

Do you need Health Insurance?2020-04-03T14:44:08-04:00

Food pantries in Waldo County offering assistance during COVID-19

2020-04-02T11:57:39-04:00

WCAP’s Early Childhood Program’s Nutrition Coordinator has compiled a list of the food pantries/cupboards in Waldo County for those seeking assistance during these unprecedented times. Below you will find each food pantry/cupboard's address, contact information and hours of operation. If you have friends or family that do not live in Waldo County and are in need of food, please direct them to this link provided by Good Shepard Food Bank that shows all of the food pantries/cupboards in Maine. https://www.gsfb.org/covid-19-partner-agency-updates/ Waldo County Food Pantries/Cupboards: Greater Bay Area Ministerial Food Cupboard 23 Mill Lane, Belfast (207) 834-5815, Jim Kelly Food Pantry currently [...]

Food pantries in Waldo County offering assistance during COVID-192020-04-02T11:57:39-04:00

WCAP to hold a drive-up Community Food Pantry

2020-03-23T16:15:09-04:00

WCAP will be having a Drive-up Community Food Pantry on Wednesday, March 25th from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Jabine Head Start Center, 275 High Street. Community members are welcome to drive through and accept a pre-packaged bag of food donated by the Good Shepard Food Bank. We ask that you remain in your vehicle and follow the established traffic pattern. Bags will be brought to you. If you have any questions or need more resources to obtain food, please contact our main office at (207) 338-6809.

WCAP to hold a drive-up Community Food Pantry2020-03-23T16:15:09-04:00
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