There are many community-based organizations throughout Knox County providing food and household necessities for those who need help. They have food available... just come and pick it up. No registration, no paperwork, no verification and no waiting period. Additional services may be available.Here's a partial list along with operating hours:

Mondays

AIO FOOD PANTRY

Must live in Knox County with identification

9:30 AM — 12:00 PM

70 Thomaston St., Rockland

ST.  BERNARD PARISH SOUP KITCHEN

A hot meal to go.

11:30 AM — 12:30 PM

150 Broadway, Rockland

Tuesdays

CAMDEN FOOD PANTRY

All residents of our service area are welcome.

8:00 — 11:00 AM

128 Mt. Battie St., Camden

THOMASTON FOOD PANTRY

Thomaston Inter‑Church Fellowship Food Pantry

9:00 — 11:00 AM

Lura Libby School (13 Valley Street),

Thomaston

ROCKLAND SALVATION ARMY

Packed Food Boxes & “Fresh Rescue”

10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

27 Payne St., Rockland

ST.  BERNARD PARISH SOUP KITCHEN

A hot meal to go.

11:30 AM — 12:30 PM

150 Broadway, Rockland

WALDOBORO FOOD PANTRY

First and Third Tuesday of each month

12:30 — 4:30 PM

251 Jefferson St., Waldoboro

Wednesdays

NORTHPORT FOOD PANTRY

Third Wednesday of each month

8:00 — 11:00 AM

491 Atlantic Highway, Northport

ROCKLAND SALVATION ARMY

“Fresh Rescue” Fresh food and produce

10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

27 Payne St., Rockland

AIO FOOD PANTRY

Must live in Knox County with identification

9:30 AM — 12:00 PM

70 Thomaston St., Rockland

WASHINGTON FOOD PANTRY

Open on the first Wednesday after the first Tues‑ day of each month.

8:00 —10:00 AM

33 Liberty, Washington

UNION - COME SPRING FOOD PANTRY

Second and Forth Wednesday of each month

9:30 — 11:30 AM

51 So. Union Rd., Union (Thom. Ctr.)

ST.  BERNARD PARISH SOUP KITCHEN

A hot meal to go.

11:30 AM — 12:30 PM

150 Broadway, Rockland

AIO FOOD PANTRY

Must live in Knox County with identification

5:00 — 6:30 PM

70 Thomaston St., Rockland

Thursdays

BREAD FOR THE JOURNEY FOOD PANTRY

Warren Baptist Church

9:00 — 11:00 AM

44 School Street, Warren

ROCKLAND SALVATION ARMY

Packed Food Boxes & “Fresh Rescue”

10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

27 Payne St., Rockland

THOMASTON FOOD PANTRY

Thomaston Inter‑Church Fellowship Food Pantry

9:00 — 11:00 AM

Lura Libby School, Thomaston

ST. BERNARD PARISH SOUP KITCHEN

A hot meal to go.

11:30 AM — 12:30 PM

150 Broadway, Rockland

CAMDEN FOOD PANTRY

All residents of our service area are welcome.

4:00 — 6:00 PM

128 Mt. Battie St., Camden

Fridays

ROCKLAND SALVATION ARMY

“Fresh Rescue” Fresh food and produce

10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

27 Payne St., Rockland

AIO FOOD PANTRY

Must live in Knox County with identification

9:30 AM — 12:00 PM

70 Thomaston St., Rockland

ST.  BERNARD PARISH SOUP KITCHEN

A hot meal to go.

11:30 AM — 12:30 PM

150 Broadway, Rockland

Saturdays

ROCKLAND SALVATION ARMY

“Fresh Rescue” Fresh food and produce

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

27 Payne St., Rockland

FRIENDSHIP - CUSHING FOOD PANTRY

Second and Third Saturday of each month

9:00 — 11:00 AM

255 Cushing Rd Friendship

For more Information: www.KCFoodCouncil.com

Transportation

With taxi services in Rockland now unavailable, AIO is partnering with Waldo Community Action Partners for rides to and from the AIO Food Pantry. You must live in Rockland. Rides are free. First Come First Serve basis. No ride shares. One person from each family. If you need a ride to and from the AIO Food Pantry ‑ Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, please call (207) 338‑4769.

Homelessness

KNOX COUNTY HOMELESS COALITION (207) 593-8151

If you or someone you know is struggling with homelessness, please call to request assistance and schedule an intake appointment.