The Drop-In Center

Saturday, June13th, 2026
We are open Wednesday and Saturday, 9 AM – 1 PM at 121 Mill St, Auburn.

By the Numbers:
Guests: 141; 3 newcomers. Welcome!
Guests provided with storeroom goods: 120
Showers: 33 – a new high!
Volunteers: 20
Meal supporters: Georgio’s, Panera and Wallingford’s.
Donation drop-offs: 9

Special Mentions:
It was Rosanne's last day as lead store volunteer - thank you, Rosanne, for all the hard work you've put in over your years with us, especially everything behind the scenes and on the off days that nobody saw. We're going to miss you and hope you enjoy a much-deserved break!

By the Heart:
Our kitchen volunteers have been cooking up a storm these past two months. Here are a few of the great appliances provided by the City of Auburn. This space is also shared for rental and city events.

Consider joining us. You can reach out to Jen at [email protected]
Mail To: Box 548, 9 N River Road, Auburn, ME 04210
https://www.thedrop-incenter.org/

Spurwink is proud to offer a special viewing and panel discussion of Building Hope: Ending Homelessness in Maine, alongside the City of Auburn.

Directed by Richard Kane and produced by Melody Lewis-Kane, the film shines a compassionate light on the realities of Maine’s homelessness crisis. Through deeply personal stories, Building Hope explores the challenges faced by unhoused individuals and families, while highlighting the hope that emerges when communities come together to create solutions.

Learn more at spurwink.org/building-hope ➡

Wednesday, June 3 is our first ever SUMMER COMMUNITY CARE CLINIC! In addition to breakfast, lunch, showers, clothes and all the other great things our guests can access every Wednesday, we've invited some extra special providers to offer foot care, ear care, heart/lung checks, vision screenings, plus info and goodies to protect your skin and the rest of your body! Everyone is welcome! (The Drop-In Center is open from 9am-1pm, but providers will start heading out at 12 noon, so get there early!)

We would be so grateful to receive donations of the following items to give to guests:
- sunscreen
- bug spray
- anti-itch cream
- foot powder or spray
- toenail clippers
- socks
- reading glasses (new or used, any prescription)
- reusable shopping bags

Donations can be dropped off on Wednesdays or Saturdays from 9am-1pm at 121 Mill Street in Auburn (come down the left side of the building to the glass door at the top of the ramp). Message us if you have any questions - and thank you in advance!