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South Portland Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in South Portland, Maine that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Maine page.

Pine Tree Legal AssistanceFree civil legal assistance
Websiteptla.org 
Phone207-774-8211
Address88 Federal Street, Portland, ME 04101

Pine Tree Legal Assistance provides free civil legal assistance to low-income people in Maine, including help with housing, family law, public benefits, and consumer problems. Its Portland office serves Cumberland, York, and Sagadahoc counties.1

The Clinics at Maine LawFree legal help from law students
Websitemainelaw.edu 
Phone207-780-4370
Address300 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101

The Clinics at Maine Law, formerly the Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic, provide free legal help to low-income people in southern Maine. Law students handle cases under faculty supervision, including family law, housing, and protection from abuse cases.2

Food

South Portland Food CupboardVolunteer-run food pantry
Websitesouthportlandfoodcupboard.org 
Phone207-874-0379
Address405 Western Avenue, Suite 17, South Portland, ME 04106
HoursTuesday, 9:45 AM to 11:30 AM; Thursday, 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM; first Wednesday of the month, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

The South Portland Food Cupboard is a volunteer-run food pantry that serves South Portland and nearby towns in Cumberland and York counties. It moved to 405 Western Avenue, in the rear of the building behind Staples.3

First Congregational Church Emergency Food PantryEmergency food pantry
Websitefccucc.org 
Phone207-799-3361
Address301 Cottage Road, South Portland, ME 04106

The church emergency food pantry is open to residents of South Portland and Cape Elizabeth. Call the church office to put in a request, and bring an ID and proof of residency.4

Social services

The Opportunity AllianceSocial services for Cumberland County
Websiteopportunityalliance.org 
Phone207-874-1175
Address50 Lydia Lane, South Portland, ME 04106

The Opportunity Alliance runs programs across Cumberland County, including energy assistance, Head Start and early childhood education, and crisis support. Its South Portland office sits at 50 Lydia Lane, and the general intake line is 207-523-5049.5

South Portland Housing AuthorityPublic housing and rental vouchers
Websitespha.net 
Phone207-773-4140
Address100 Waterman Drive, Suite 101, South Portland, ME 04106

The South Portland Housing Authority provides quality housing for low to moderate income households, including elderly people, people with disabilities, and families. It runs public housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs.6

Sources & notes

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Our local and administrative offices . ↩

  2. University of Maine School of Law, Clinics and centers . The phone number and street address match across several independent listings. ↩

  3. South Portland Food Cupboard, Home page . ↩

  4. First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Financial help  and Home page . ↩

  5. The Opportunity Alliance, Contact . ↩

  6. South Portland Housing Authority, Home page . ↩

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