Bethel Wood Bank

10/21/2026

It's time for some overdo reflection and giving THANKS for this great community-driven capability we're developing here in Bethel:

Over the past several weeks the wood bank has gotten generous log donations from landowners Casper and Jean, and (again this year) from Paper. Individuals and the forest products industry are critical to this supply chain. Donated logs fuel our wood bank engine...

Local businesses like Contracting and Maine have recently lent their equipment assets, expertise and individual efforts to our cause. This type of in-kind contribution from the business community is a true force multiplier for the nonprofit business model and for our modest (but mighty) volunteer team, adding speed, safety and efficiency to our process...

Then, there are the multiple unsung individuals as well as groups like the men of Chris's Haven of Hope who step in and step up to help the Bethel Wood Bank supply supplemental firewood to neighbors in households battling high energy burdens and facing heat insecurity. It's great people who keep the wheels turning on this vital resource...

THANKS TO YOU ALL! Your contributions are valued and appreciated. Everyone should be proud about the goodness you've helped to create for our community.

10/03/2026

We're supporting Kennebec County residents experiencing temporary heating hardships—whether you're bridging the gap before assistance benefits arrive, facing a personal emergency, or struggling to cover heating costs.

Each household can receive 1/3 of a cord of seasoned wood per season (enough to last about 2–3 weeks as a primary heat source). There are no income requirements to receive free firewood; our program is simply intended to help neighbors who are truly in need. Residents will need to pick up their wood at one of our sites - a truck or small trailer is suggested. Our volunteer team will help load the wood.

We’ve partnered with the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) to help manage requests and schedule pickups. To get started, call KVCAP’s heating assistance team at 207-859-1500, Option #1. We will be distributing firewood on Saturday mornings, beginning, October 10th.

Feel free to share this post or tag someone who might need a helping hand this season! 🪵🤝

09/04/2026

Last day to enter your votes for the Bethel Wood Bank for your favorite nonprofit in the Bethel area as part of the Norway Savings Bank anniversary celebration event!

GET YOUR VOTE ON FOR BWB!

Either visit the Bethel branch or do it online with link below. Simple & Quick!!!

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09/03/2026

09/03/2026

SHOUT OUT!

The BWB recently got an infusion of beautiful logs🪵 🪵🪵 courtesy of Ken and KJ 's Logging and land owner Julie Thibodeau. THANK YOU, THANK YOU 🙏

This is a great start to our fall supply of logs, with more to come...

Before long our crack team of volunteer sawyers, splitters and stackers will be turning the logs 🪵 into heat assistance for our greater Bethel area community.

From Woods to Good. Drop Your Logs!

09/03/2026

Looking for a powerful way your business can give back to the Bethel community? 🪵✨

The Bethel Wood Bank is launching an In-Kind Contribution Campaign! We need operational goods, equipment, and services to help us prepare for the upcoming winter. While our wood supply is steady, we need the critical tools, site support, and professional services that keep our nonprofit running safely and efficiently.

We are looking for local business partners who can donate:

🛠️ Equipment & Tools: Chainsaws, splitters, heavy wheelbarrows, carts, conveyors, or dump trailers.

⛽ Transportation & Maintenance: Fuel cards, vehicle service, or winter plowing.

🦺 Safety Gear: Work gloves, safety glasses, helmets, and hearing protection.

📦 Supplies & Materials: Bar and chain oil, first-aid kits, tarps, and building materials.

💼 Professional Services: Website/social media support, IT, printing, or accounting.

🏆 Sponsorships & Site Care: Event sponsorship, site maintenance, and facility repairs.

Your tax-deductible donations directly support our volunteers as they cut, split, and deliver emergency firewood to local families in need.

Drop a comment below, send us a DM, or email us at [email protected] to get your business involved today!

09/02/2026

Hello, Bethel Wood Bank followers. We need your help! ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO VOTE...

Norway Savings Bank in Bethel is celebrating 30 years in town. They are donating $2,026 to various local non-profits.

Please go to the branch and vote for the wood bank or do it online following this link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YXXMLL7?CRMID=%5BCRMID_value%5D&B=%5BB_value%5D

THANK YOU! 🪵🪵🪵

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08/29/2026

Here is a clickable link to the NSB survey for collecting votes for the Bethel nonprofit of your choice - Bethel Wood Bank, of course 😬

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YXXMLL7?CRMID=%5BCRMID_value%5D&B=%5BB_value%5D

08/29/2026

🎉🪵 HELP KEEP OUR NEIGHBORS WARM—VOTE FOR BETHEL WOOD BANK! ❤️

Every vote can help Bethel Wood Bank continue providing firewood to local neighbors who rely on it for heat. We’re honored to be one of four local nonprofits selected by Norway Savings Bank as part of the celebration of its 35th anniversary in Bethel—and we need your support to win a share of $2,026 for our community work!

🗳️ VOTING IS EASY!

You can vote for Bethel Wood Bank in either of two ways:

🏦 IN PERSON at the Norway Savings Bank Bethel branch

💻 ⁠Vote online for Bethel nonprofit

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YXXMLL7?CRMID=%5BCRMID_value%5D&B=%5BB_value%5D

If you believe every neighbor should have access to warmth, please take a moment to vote for Bethel Wood Bank. Your support will help our volunteers, donors, and community partners continue delivering firewood to those who need it most.

Then help us spread the word:

❤️ VOTE for Bethel Wood Bank
📣 SHARE this with your friends and neighbors
🪵 ENCOURAGE them to vote, too!

Being selected as one of the four nonprofits recognized by Norway Savings Bank is an honor in itself. Thank you to Norway Savings Bank for celebrating 35 years in Bethel by investing in the community it serves.

Now, BWB friends and neighbors…

LET’S GET OUT THE VOTE! 🪵❤️

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08/21/2026

SHOUT OUT!

To all the local businesses and individuals who have supported the Bethel Wood Bank through in-kind contributions of services, supplies, machine time, professional expertise, etc etc, etc... over the last year - THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

To Tyler Bennett at Bennett Power Equipment, Matt Dillon at CMS Maine, Brady Chapman at Top Notch Tree, Chris Dagdigian, Ray Willey at Kennebec Lumber and most recently Ron Savage for the donation of machine time to move and cut logs, splits, shipping containers. You all (and others) have saved us time, energy and made our operations safer countless times this year. 🚜

To Tim O'Connor, Tim Rosenberg and Desman Cox (others?) who kept the wood yard plowed out and wide open for business all winter. You know we work year round - right? 🥶

To Rick Young, Chris Dagdigian, Mike Robin, Arne Klepinger, Diana Lamppu (others?) for keeping the field and wood yard area mowed and trimmed, making it easier to do the work we do and to keep the bugs down. 🦟

To Robert Lowell at Lowell's Saw Shop, Tyler Bennett at Bennett Power Equipment and to J&K Sporting Goods for chainsaw supplies and services to keep the team buzzing through the firewood all year. 🪵 🪵

To the generosity of these businesses and individuals (and any others we may have missed), the BWB owes a debt of gratitude. A community of in-kind contributors like these keep us going and fill gaps that are difficult for us to manage. THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

If you think you - or your business - may have something to give in this way, reach out because you're probably right!