General Assistance is a locally administered service for people unable to provide basic necessities for themselves or their families. Eligibility and assistance are governed by the Town's adopted ordinance and Maine law.
Covered necessities
Assistance may help with basic necessities including food, shelter, fuel, electricity, and medical services.
Work requirement
People who are unemployed but able to work may need to register for work, actively seek employment, accept suitable work, or participate in qualifying education or training. The source page notes that failure to meet these requirements can affect eligibility.
Apply
Contact Mavis Gensel at the Farmington Municipal Building, 153 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, ME 04938, or call (207) 778-6539.
Source: https://farmington-maine.org/municipal-departments/departments/general-assistance