Meeting the Moment Together
Neighbors across Biddeford are coming together to share resources, offer help, and respond to urgent needs. Mutual aid helps our community respond quickly when needs arise.
What Mutual Aid Means
Mutual aid is community care in action. It’s people sharing time, resources, and information so neighbors can get through difficult moments with support.
💳 Gift Card Drive
This spring, Better Biddeford is collecting gift cards from local businesses to support families facing financial hardship and urgent needs.
Gift cards give families the flexibility to purchase food and essentials that best meet their health, cultural, and household needs.
Suggested Donations
Please consider donating gift cards ($20–$150) from local businesses such as:
- Maria’s Grocery
- Alhaddidi Market
- Trans Market
- Hannaford
- Walmart
- Market Basket
Drop-Off Locations
Gift cards can be dropped off at any of the following locations:
- Nibblesford
- Biddo Banh
- Stem & Vine
- Offhand Clothing & Ceramics
- Fish & Whistle
- Rift Arcade
- Rhona Beauty
Support the Mutual Aid Fund
Financial contributions allow the group to respond quickly to urgent needs, including food, essential supplies, and emergency support.
Venmo: @Lauren-Cripps-1
When donating, include a memo to direct funds:
- FOOD — Food for hungry families
- HYG — Toiletries
- REPRO — Reproductive healthcare
- FAM — Families affected by ICE
- FLEX — Flexible community fund
How to Get Involved
Mutual aid depends on participation. Some people need support, some can offer support, and many move between both at different times.
Current Needs
Efforts may include:
- Grocery and essentials support
- Rides to appointments and errands
- Connecting neighbors with local resources
- Support navigating housing, grief, or crisis services
- Strengthening community connections
For additional local support organizations, visit the Community Resources page.
Request Aid
If you or someone you know needs support, we can help connect you with available resources.
All requests are handled with care and confidentiality.
Offer Aid
Volunteers and community members make this work possible. If you can donate time, skills, or resources, we would love to hear from you.
Ways to help:
- Volunteer your time
- Donate grocery or gift cards
- Help connect neighbors to resources
Please contact betterbiddeford@proton.me to request or offer aid.
Mutual aid is built on trust, relationships, and shared responsibility. When neighbors show up for one another, the entire community becomes more resilient.