Sanford
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Local offices in Sanford
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Sanford General Assistance
919 Main Street, Sanford, ME 04073
Help here
- Emergency help with basic needsAsk the city about short-term help with basic needs such as food, housing, heat, or utilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanfordmaine.org
State office
Maine DHHS Sanford District Office
890 Main Street, Suite 208, Sanford, ME 04073
Help here
- Benefits applications and eligibilityGet in-person help with applications and eligibility for MaineCare, TANF, and Food Supplement benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on www11.maine.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Sanford Housing Authority
17 School Street, Sanford, ME 04073
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or a housing voucher through the Housing Authority.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanfordhousing.org
Utilities · Regional office
Sanford Water District
243 River Street, Springvale, ME 04083
Help here
- Water service and billsContact the Water District to start service, ask about your water bill, or make a payment.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanfordwater.org
Utilities · Regional office
Sanford Sewerage District
192 Gavel Road, Sanford, ME 04073
Help here
- Sewer service and billsContact the Sewerage District to ask about sewer service or pay your sewer bill.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanfordsewerage.org
Local office · City office
Sanford City Hall
919 Main Street, Sanford, ME 04073
Help here
- City services and recordsVisit City Hall to reach city departments and ask about local services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanfordmaine.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Trafton Senior Center
19 Elm Street, Sanford, ME 04073
Help here
- Programs for adults 50 and olderAdults 50 and older can join social, learning, and wellness programs at the center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanfordymca.org
State office
Springvale Bureau of Motor Vehicles Branch
456 Main Street, Springvale, ME 04083
Help here
- Driver licensing and state IDsVisit the branch for driver license and state ID services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maine.gov
Library · Regional office
Louis B. Goodall Memorial Library
952 Main Street, Sanford, ME 04073
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials or use library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lbgoodall.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Sanford
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Good Shepherd Food Bank
3121 Hotel Road, Auburn, ME 04211
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
York County Community Action Corporation
6 Spruce Street, P.O. Box 72, Sanford, ME 04073-2917
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of York County
Sanford is in York County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
York District Public Health Unit
890 Main Street, Suite 208, Sanford, ME 04073
Help here
- Public health nursingContact public health nurses for public health services and referrals in York County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on www11.maine.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
York County Superior Court at the York Judicial Center
515 Elm Street, Biddeford, ME 04005
Help here
- Court information and legal guidesGet court location and filing information and find guides for people handling a case without a lawyer.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.maine.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southern Maine Agency on Aging
30 Barra Road, Biddeford, ME 04005
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet help finding services, meals, caregiver support, and health insurance counseling for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on smaaa.org
Veterans · State office
Bureau of Maine Veterans' Services Springvale Field Office
634 Main Street, Springvale, ME 04083
Help here
- Veterans benefits and servicesGet help understanding and applying for veterans' benefits and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maine.gov
Emergency help · County office
York County Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency alertsSign up for countywide emergency alerts or get help with an alert.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yorkcountymaine.gov
Jobs and training · State office
York County CareerCenter
9 Bodwell Court, Springvale, ME 04083
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet free help with job searches, resumes, and finding training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mainecareercenter.gov
Maine programs by kind of help
These are run by Maine and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Maine
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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