Our Services


Bread of Life feeds the hungry, shelters the homeless, and provides services that
empower people to change their lives and take personal responsibility.

Bread of Life leadership team

Bread Of Life Leadership Team

Our Services

ART's House
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Our Shelters
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Soup Kitchen
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Do You Need Shelter?

What do we need from you?


• Call 626-3434 to complete a shelter pre-intake with a trained staff member.
• Once completed, the shelter manager will call you with any follow up questions or to schedule your arrival to shelter.

What to expect and what is included:


• You will have your own bed, bedding, and space to store your necessary belongings.
• Separate single male and single female rooms.
• Separate family floor with playroom.
• Free laundry and soaps provided.
• Food donations are available.
• You will have an onsite case manager to help you navigate your roadblocks and reach your goals!
• Ample outdoor space to relax and reset.

Community Partnerships and Donations

Family shelter

Gardiner Federal Credit Union Donation (2025)

Gardiner Federal Credit Union has been a strong supporter of local communities, including The Bread of Life. Their donations have helped provide essential items to veterans and the homeless, ensuring these individuals receive much-needed support and care

Other organizations are encouraged to join Gardiner Federal Credit Union in supporting The Bread of Life and similar initiatives. By contributing donations and resources, you can make a significant impact on the lives of veterans and the homeless, fostering a stronger, more compassionate community. Together, we can ensure everyone has access to the essentials they need.

Le Club Calumet

Le Club Calumet Donation (2025)

Le Club Calumet recently made a generous donation to The Bread of Life. This contribution, will help provide essential items to those in need, including veterans and the homeless

The Le Club Calumet is a French-American fraternal organization that was founded in 1919 in Augusta, Maine. The club's name, Calumet, is a French word that means "lead" or "copper," and it was chosen to represent the club's commitment to the French-American community.

ART's House'

FEED • SHELTER • EMPOWER

Bread of Life has been a presence in our community for over 40 years, it operates a 44 bed family homeless shelter and a 14 bed Veterans homeless shelter on Hospital Street, a soup kitchen on Water Street that serves about 120 people a day, and more than 100 housing units throughout Augusta.

Other organizations are encouraged to join Gardiner Federal Credit Union in supporting The Bread of Life and similar initiatives. By contributing donations and resources, you can make a significant impact on the lives of veterans and the homeless, fostering a stronger, more compassionate community. Together, we can ensure everyone has access to the essentials they need.

Our Partners