Town of Smithfield - General Assistance

The General Assistance Program is a service administered for the aid of people who are unable to provide the basic necessities to maintain themselves or their families. It provides a specific amount and type of aid for defined needs during a limited period and is not a continual categorical assistance program. General Assistance is administered in accordance with the Town’s Ordinance and Maine State laws. General Assistance is intended to help people who are in need and have nowhere else to turn. It is a program of last resort. The municipality has the responsibility to assist eligible Fairfield residents who are in need. General Assistance gives help with basic necessities such as food, shelter, fuel, electricity, and medical services. We expect that recipients meet all eligibility requirements when we grant assistance. The General Assistance Administrator actively works with applicants to ensure that they make referrals with outside support agencies.

Assistance for basic needs such as Rent, Mortgage, Electricity, LP Gas, Heating Fuel, Food, Household/Personal Supplies