No one should have to choose between heating and eating; it’s our mission.
The Cumberland Wood Bank is a volunteer-run community organization focused on providing heating assistance—firewood and alternative fuel sources—to individuals and families in need in Cumberland County, Maine.
The seed was planted by one single act of kindness, helping a widow keep warm with a cord of wood, and sprang from the Congregational Church in Cumberland, UCC.
We help anyone in need who is facing cold in our community.
We are only able to serve the local surrounding areas of Cumberland County within proximity to the town of Cumberland as we are an all volunteer effort using our own resources and time. We are collecting additional places to contact for support. Here are some below.
Maine Community Action Partnership covers 10 Counties: https://mecap.org/caas/
Oxford County EMA Oxford County EMA - Heating, Cooling & Family Support Resources
Access Maine Housing Resources | AccessMaine
Governor’s Energy Office Winter Heating Guide | Governor's Energy Office (maine.gov)
HEAP https://maineequaljustice.org/help-is-available/housing-and-utilities/
Other Woodbanks In Maine
Boothbay: The Woodchucks
Waldo County: The Waldo County Woodshed
Castine: Castine Woodbank
Request assistance
Whether you heat with wood or use an alternative source like oil, we can assist you.. If you are in Cumberland, Maine or the surrounding communities, contact us. No one should have to sacrifice staying warm. We are here to help.
DONATE TO THE WOOD BANK
There are many ways to support our mission of keeping our community warm. Monetary, in-kind donations, and pre-approved wood donations are some ways you can help provide neighbors with warmth. Operations are supported 100% by donations.
volunteer
The Wood Bank is only possible because of volunteers! Whether you’re an individual or a company, you can help. You don’t need to know how to run a chainsaw or have prior experience.