Imagine a local food pantry or food bank. Replace the focus of food with firewood, and you have a center known as a wood bank. Like food pantries, wood banks aim to help community members with life essentials by supplying firewood at little to no cost to those in need who rely on firewood as a heating source.

 

Based out of the Boothbay Public Works, the Woodchuck's members range in age from 60 to nearly 90. Most of their wood comes from developers and others with lots they need cleared. If they have good access, the Woodchucks will come and clear the downed trees, chop the wood and cure it.

 

To volunteer time, request that a tree be cut down, or to donate equipment or hardwood, please call Bill Smith at (207) 350-2569.

 

Persons/families in need may request a delivery of wood (1 cord/season) by contacting Susan Wilson at (207) 633-6320.

 

Donation of funds may be sent to BRCRC (with "Woodchucks" in memo), c/o Osman Page, 25 Granary Way, Boothbay Harbor, ME  04538.