• Salvation Army, Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry  65 South St. Bangor, ME. 04401

• Columbia Street Baptist Church 63 Columbia St. Bangor, Me.  04401

• Empowerment Food Pantry 1200 Ohio St. Bangor , ME. 04401

• Manna Ministry 95 Center St. Bangor, ME. 04401

• Brick Church 126 Union St. Bangor, ME. 04401

• Hammond Street . Congregational Church 28 High St.  Bangor, ME. 04401

• Unitarian Universalist Church 120 Park St, Bangor, ME. 04401

• River Church 146 Center St. Bangor, ME. 04401

• Bangor Area Homeless Shelter 263 Main St. Bangor, ME. 04401

• First United Methodist Church Community Meal  703 Essex St. Bangor, ME. 04401

• Mansion Church 96 Center St. Bangor, ME. 04401

• St. John's Episcopal Church 234 French St. Bangor, ME. 04401

• Rock Church 1195 Ohio St.  Bangor. ME. 04401

• Bangor Region YMCA 17 Second St. Bangor, ME. 04401

• Brewer Area Food Pantry OHI 222 North Main St. Brewer, ME.  04412

• Calvary Baptist Church 12 Family Center Brewer, ME. 04412

• First United Methodist Church 40 S. Main St. Brewer, ME. 04412

• Family Food Pantry Of Carmel  87 Damascus Rd. Carmel, ME. 04419

• Clifton Community Food Bank / Clifton United Baptist Church  742 Airline Rd. Rte. 9  Clifton, ME. 04428

• Safe Place Food Pantry 328 Main St. Corinth, ME. 04427

• Glenburn Evangelical Church 911 Hudson Rd. Glenburn, ME. 04401

• Discover Church 270 Main Rd. Hampden , ME. 04444

• Neighborhood Food Pantry / Hampden Congregational Church 101 Main Rd. North  Hampden, Me. 04444

• Hermon Baptist Church 2496 US-2 Hermon, ME. 04401

• Neighbors Supporting Neighbors Danforth Plaza  Route 2 Hermon, ME. 04401

• Hudson Baptist Church 2328 Hudson Rd.  Hudson, ME. 04449

• Blue Cross Food Cupboard / Full Gospel Assembly Church 4895 Bennoch Rd. LaGrange , ME. 04453

• Harvest Chapel Of Levant 3521 Union St. 04456

• Newburgh Community Food Pantry / Bread Of life Community Church 363 Lindsay Rd. Newburgh, ME. 04444

• Caring Community Cupboard  354 Main St. Oldtown, ME. 04468

• Holy Family Parrish Building 429 Main St. Oldtown, ME. 04468

• Black Bear Exchange  139 Rangely Rd.  University Of  Maine Orono, ME. 04473

• Orono Health Association 10 Birch St. Orono, ME. 04473

• First United Methodist Church 14  Center Dr. Orrington, ME. 04474

Warming Centers

A Safe Place to Stay Warm

When the temperatures drop, we want you to know there are places where you can find warmth, comfort, and support. The warming centers and shelters are open to anyone in need of a safe refuge from the cold. Whether you need a warm bed, a hot meal, or just a friendly place to rest, we are here to help. No one should have to face the cold alone — we’re here to make sure you have a safe and welcoming space to find warmth and care. 

Dates/Hours of Operation

Winter 2025-2026

Brick Church – 126 Union Street, Bangor (207) 307-7848

Nov. 15 2025 - April 15, 2026

Hours:  4 p.m. - 7 a.m., 7 days a week. Dinner at 4 p.m.

Can accommodate 50 guests (will accommodate for more in case of extreme weather)

No violence, drugs/alcohol on premises. Bag searches.

NOTE: The Brick Church is open  as an emergency warming center today, Dec. 5, in addition to their evening hours.

The Sanctuary Warming Center: Together Place- 2 2nd Street, Bangor Maine (207) 941-2897

Nov. 21, 2025, through April 15, 2026

Hours:  7 p.m. - 7 a.m., 7 days a week

Recovery Center Daytime Hours:  8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday through Friday

Can accommodate 40 guests.   

No violence, drugs/alcohol on premises.  Bag searches.

 Mansion Church – 96 Center Street, Bangor (207) 249-9154.

Nov. 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026 

Hours:  6 p.m. – 7 a.m., 7 days a week

Can accommodate 50-plus guests

Access to showers and laundry 

No violence, drugs/alcohol on premises.  Bag searches/pat downs.

The Well Warming Center/Jericho Road – 146 B Center Street, Bangor (207) 944-3961

Dec. 15, 2025, through March 31, 2026

DAYTIME Warming Center.

Hours:   7 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Saturday

Access to showers and laundry

No violence, drugs/alcohol on premises.  Bag searches/pat downs.

Additional Resources

Shelters 

Shaw House- 136 Union Street, Bangor (207) 941-2874

Youth until 21st birthday.

Open 24 hours.  Call (207) 941-2874 or come by for shelter.

Day Program:  8 am-7pm 7 days a week

Hope House – 179 Corporate Drive, Bangor (207) 217-6713

Call for intake.  Will be opening 8 life safety beds for snowstorms, low temps, and extreme weather.  Hope House will notify the public when opening the additional spots.   Reach out for bed availability.

Bangor Area Shelter – 263 Main Street, Bangor (207) 947-0092

Call 947-0092 for intake.

Partners for Peace- call Helpline:  1-800-863-9909

For individuals fleeing Domestic Violence, Sexual Trafficking, Sexual Assault and/or Stalking.

Day Centers

Bangor Area Shelter – 263 Main Street, Bangor (207) 947-0092

Day Center:   Hours:  8 am. – 4 p.m., open year-round. 

Together Place- 2 2nd Street, Bangor Maine (207) 941-2897

Peer Run Recover Center:  8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

Manna: 95 Center Street Bangor

Soup Kitchen:  4 p.m. Monday-Friday 

Meal:  Monday-Friday 3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. 

During the day, Manna is open for people to come in and warm up and enjoy a cup of coffee.