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The Lake Region Wood Bank provides free firewood to those in need throughout the Lake Region of Maine. LRWB is a community-driven effort led by Loon Echo Land Trust, Bridgton First Congregational Church, The Opportunity Alliance, Bridgton Community Center, volunteers and businesses. Together, we can ensure our neighbors stay warm and safe this winter.
Service Area: We are currently only able to serve residents of Bridgton, Casco, Denmark, Harrison, Naples, Raymond and Sebago. If you live outside the greater Sebago Lake Region, you can find a wood bank near you at woodbanks.org.
Wood Availability: Seasoned firewood supplies are limited and may change throughout the season. While we cannot guarantee the quantity of wood available at any given time, we encourage you to reach out if you need assistance. Any requests we cannot accommodate immediately will be placed on a waitlist.
Schedule: Pickups and deliveries will occur on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9am - 12pm. All pickups will be scheduled directly with recipients via the request process below.
Intended Use: Firewood from the Lake Region Wood Bank is intended for emergency use only.
Important Safety Note: The Lake Region Wood Bank is not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 911 or the Maine Crisis Line at 1-888-568-1112.
Please contact Melissa, Bridgton Community Center Resource Navigator, directly at crnavigator@bridgtoncommunitycenter.org or call 207-647-3116 to set up an appointment at the Bridgton Community Center (located at 15 Depot Street in downtown Bridgton). You may also reach out directly at woodbank@lelt.org.
211 Maine - If you're unsure of where to start, contact 211 for free assistance navigating to resources you need - 211maine.org.
Consumer Financial Assistance - https://www.maine.gov/mpuc/consumer-assistance/programs
Maine Community Action Partnership covers 10 Maine counties - mecap.org
Oxford County EMA - Oxford County EMA - Heating, Cooling & Family Support Resources
Access Maine - Housing Resources | AccessMaine
Governor’s Energy Office - Winter Heating Guide | Governor's Energy Office (maine.gov)
HEAP - Maine Housing
Help with housing and utilities- maineequaljustice.org/help-is-available/housing-and-utilities
We are committed to keeping this program low-barrier and neighbor-powered. Your generosity helps make that possible.
Mail a Check: Loon Echo Land Trust, 8 Depot Street, Suite 4 Bridgton, ME 04009 (Please note “Lake Region Wood Bank” on the memo line)
Or email woodbank@lelt.org directly with information about the wood you would like to donate. Currently we are only seeking donations of cut, split, and seasoned wood.
Donate materials. Items currently needed:
- Trailer
- Safety gear (chaps, ear protection, gloves)
- Wheelbarrows
- Storage Shed
Donations of items must be pre-approved. Please email woodbank@lelt.org to discuss your donation.
Loon Echo Land Trust, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is the fiscal sponsor of the Lake Region Wood Bank. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. EIN: 22-2966924
Your skills are needed and everyone is welcome to join the effort! There is a growing list of volunteer needs including stacking firewood, coordinating and assisting with firewood pickups, raising funds for the project and much more. Add your name to the Wood Bank volunteer list:
The Lake Region Wood Bank provides free firewood to households and individuals in need across the Lake Region of Maine. LRWB is a community initiative by Loon Echo Land Trust, Bridgton First Congregational Church, The Opportunity Alliance, Bridgton Community Center, local volunteers, organizations, and businesses to ensure our neighbors stay warm and safe through the long Maine winter. Follow the Lake Region Wood Bank on Facebook.
2024 - 20 cords distributed
The Lake Region Wood Bank (founded as the Lake Region Woodshed) was founded by LELT as a direct-delivery service to anyone in need. Firewood was purchased at a discount from Khiel Logging and Firewood and delivered directly to recipients. Funds to pay for the wood came from a timber harvest on a LELT-owned property. In addition to firewood delivered directly by Khiel Logging, generous community members donated extra seasoned, split firewood from their own properties.
2025
This year, with support from Bridgton First Congregational Church, The Opportunity Alliance, Bridgton Community Center, Maine Community Foundation and volunteer site coordinator William Shuttleworth, the Wood Bank has grown into a true community-powered network. Community members are donating extra firewood and trees, volunteers are splitting and stacking wood, businesses are donating materials, tools and firewood, and service providers are connecting families to essential resources. Together, we're creating a warmer, more connected Lake Region community. The site is managed by volunteer Site Coordinator William Shuttleworth.
Email: woodbank@lelt.org
Physical Address: 40 South High Street, Bridgton, ME 04009
Mailing Address: 8 Depot St, STE 4 Bridgton, ME 04009
Volunteer Onsite Coordinator: William Shuttleworth
Email: wshuttleworth@hotmail.com
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