Daughters of The King - Maine

10/17/2026

An Important Update from Daughters of the King ❤️

Effective immediately, I will be taking a much-needed break from the day-to-day operations of our food pantry and thrift store.

For the past 10 months, I have poured my heart and soul into serving our community and sharing the love of Jesus, as we are called to do as His followers. It has been a blessing and a privilege to serve so many wonderful people, but in the process, I have put much of my own life on hold, including precious time with the family and friends I love and miss dearly.

During this time, I need to focus on my health and well-being—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Most importantly, I need time to reconnect with my family and with God.

Daughters of the King is not going away. However, we will be scaling back our operations for a little while as we take this time to rest, regroup, and recharge. We will continue to assist those with urgent food needs, and I am hopeful that we will still be able to open the thrift store for sales when possible. Please keep an eye on our page for updates regarding opening hours and availability.

I want to be honest and transparent with you: I miss my family. While serving our community is a calling that I take to heart, my family is my first and most important ministry. I need to honor that responsibility, too.

To ensure that we can continue serving this amazing community in the future, this break is necessary. As much as I wish I could do it all, I have come to recognize that something has to give, and I need to take this time to care for myself and those closest to me.

As we move forward, some things may look a little different. I ask that you please continue to support Daughters of the King through your generous donations, and please know that if you or someone you know is struggling with food insecurity or needs heating assistance, you can still reach out to us. No one should have to face those hardships alone, and I will continue to help wherever I reasonably can.

I also ask for your understanding as I take this time to rest and heal. Please keep messages and nonurgent requests to a minimum for now, allowing me the space I need to reconnect with my family and with the Lord. Emergencies involving food or other essential needs are, of course, the exception.

As Christians, we are called to show love, forgiveness, grace, and mercy. But we must also remember that having a compassionate heart does not mean we must accept mistreatment. It is possible to love others while recognizing the need for healthy boundaries. This has not been an easy decision, but recent events have made it clear that a change is necessary.

Thank you for your patience, your understanding, your continued support, and your prayers during this season. My hope is to return to serving this incredible community with renewed strength, a healthier spirit, and a full heart.

Please remember that although our operations may be limited, our heart for this community has not changed. If you are in need of food or heating assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out. I never want anyone to go without the essentials they need.

May God continue to bless each of you, and may we all remember to extend to one another the same grace, love, and compassion that Jesus so freely gives to us.

With love and gratitude,
Gillian
Daughters of the King 👑

10/16/2026

WE’RE OPEN TOMORROW, 10/17!

🕙 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 45 Spring Street, Millinocket

🛍️ TOMORROW’S SPECIALS! 🛍️

⭐️ BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE — Cut glass & other decorative glass
⭐️ BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE — Plate sets (all included sets will be marked!)
⭐️ BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE — Electronics!

🙌 So many amazing items that aren’t even pictured! You never know what treasures you’ll find, so come browse and see what’s waiting for you!

As a reminder, all purchases made at our store help fund our food pantry and Katahdin Christian Academy.

Come shop, save, and support two great causes! We can’t wait to see you tomorrow!

10/15/2026

Daughters of the King / I Care Ministries is asking for your help with several needs in our community. Every donation makes a difference!

🧥 Children’s Winter Clothing
We are hopeful to receive winter jackets, snow gear, boots, hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves in sizes ranging from infant through teen/youth.

🛏️ White Sheets
We are also looking for white sheet sets or individual white sheets.

🥚 Food Pantry Needs
Demand for food assistance has increased significantly, and we are shopping and restocking two to three times more often than usual. These items are especially needed:

• Eggs, bread, milk, and butter
• Soups and broths
• Fresh produce
• Meat

Please make sure all food donations are within date, unopened, and in their original packaging. We are deeply grateful for anything you can contribute to help keep our neighbors fed.

📍 How to Donate
All donations may be left outside the double doors under the awning at 45 Spring Street. A volunteer will bring them inside as soon as possible.

For all food donations, please coordinate a drop-off time through Facebook Messenger or by calling or texting (843) 327-8889. This helps us ensure food is stored safely and stays fresh.

🛒 Need Food Assistance? Please Message First!
If you need pantry provisions, please contact Daughters of the King through Facebook Messenger before coming by. A volunteer will arrange a time to meet you and walk you through the pantry.

Our volunteers balance this ministry with jobs, family responsibilities, medical appointments, and other commitments. Arranging visits in advance helps us be ready to serve you, keeps waits short, and gives us time to restock between visits.

Please help us continue offering this flexibility by scheduling your visit instead of stopping by unannounced. Without that coordination, we may need to return to designated pantry days, which can mean longer lines and fewer food choices as supplies run low.

Thank you for helping us care for this community with kindness and dignity. Every time you donate or shop with us, you help support a neighbor, friend, or family member facing a difficult season.

We appreciate you and your generosity. May God bless you! 💛

Send a message to learn more

10/10/2026

Hi, everyone!! Check this out! Look at this shopping receipt for the food pantry!

THIS IS WHAT YOUR SUPPORT MAKES POSSIBLE! ❤️

When you choose to shop at ICM’s thrift store and furniture floor, every single cent of your purchase goes right back into our food pantry! And today, we have a beautiful reminder of just how much that matters. 🥹

Because of the incredible support of our community during Saturday’s sale, we were able to purchase 660 ITEMS for our food pantry! Let that sink in for a moment. SIX HUNDRED AND SIXTY ITEMS that will help provide for families right here in our community.

Your purchases helped provide canned vegetables, soups, broths, meat, eggs, butter, meal sides, hygiene products, laundry supplies, and snacks for kids. These aren’t just items on a receipt. They are real needs being met in real homes by real people.

✨ Your purchase may mean a little boy or girl has a lunch to pack for school next week.

✨ Your purchase may mean a mom or dad can wash their family’s clothes and send their children to school in clean clothing.

✨ Your purchase may mean a family has enough food on the table to make it through another week.

✨ Your donations become groceries, hygiene essentials, and HOPE for people who need a little help getting through a difficult season.

WHEN YOU DONATE TO ICM, THIS IS WHAT YOUR DONATION BECOMES! It becomes nourishment for families, relief for parents, and a helping hand for neighbors who may be struggling more than we realize.

And friends, we CANNOT do this without YOU! ❤️
God can move the biggest of mountains with a simple command, but so often, He chooses to work through willing hearts and hands like yours. We are SO grateful for His provision, your generosity, your prayers, and the love our community continues to pour into this ministry. 🙏

So please, KEEP THOSE DONATIONS COMING! Keep bringing us items to sell in our thrift store and furniture floor. If you have the resources to do so, please consider donating food and pantry essentials, too. Every single contribution matters, and every act of generosity makes a difference.

Because behind every pantry visit is a person, a family, and a story. It may be a neighbor living on a fixed income, a family with many mouths to feed, a veteran navigating health challenges, a young mom or dad doing it alone, someone fighting hard to stay clean and sober, or someone you would never expect to be struggling.

The truth is, we ALL need a hand up from time to time. And because of YOU, that hand is there when someone needs it most.

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for being such an incredible part of this ministry. Thank you for shopping, donating, praying, giving, and believing in what God is doing through ICM.

660 ITEMS. Countless acts of kindness. Real needs met. And a community showing what love looks like in action. ❤️🙏

May God bless each and every one of you! Thank you for helping us be His hands and feet, one donation, one purchase, and one family at a time. ❤️

Blessings,
Daughters of the King 👑

10/07/2026

We are putting a temporary hold on all clothing donations! Please only donate clothing that is in near perfect condition and things we can move along quickly.

We are still accepting all other item. Thank you!!

10/03/2026

We are OPEN tomorrow, Saturday October 3rd, from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm. We have so many new items!

📍 45 Spring Street
Millinocket

Tomorrow’s specials:

🧥 Buy one coat, get another free! (We have so many nice coats!)

🔌 Electronics are BOGO FREE

👕 Thrift store clothing- Buy two, get one free!

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If you will be in need of food pantry provisions, please let us know and DON’T FORGET BAGS!

We are super low on bags and could use donations! 💛

We have received a HUGE donation of diapers from the United Way. Please let us know if you need diapers. Also, we have lots of jarred baby food and pouches that are close to expiring (some as soon as November). We are hoping to pass these along to someone in need tomorrow.

We cannot wait to see you tomorrow!

Please share this post!

Blessings,
Daughters of the King 👑

09/29/2026

Hi, everyone.

During sorting of our clothing donations today, I came across a personal item that I know someone may want back. It’s a piece of jewelry.

If you message me and can identify the item, and have photo proof of you or your loved one wearing it, I will gladly return it.

Thank you!

09/24/2026

💛 DONATION NEEDS UPDATE 💛

We are currently looking for new and gently used items for our thrift store and furniture floor! If you’re looking to clean out, downsize, or simply have items you’d like to donate, here are some things we could especially use:

🏠 Kitchen items
🪴 Home décor
🛋️ Furniture
🔌 Appliances
🍽️ Dishes & kitchenware
🦌 Hunting items
❄️ Winter recreation items

⚠️ A quick note about clothing: We are currently overwhelmed with clothing donations. At this time, we kindly ask that you donate clothing only if it is very lightly used and likely to move quickly off the racks. We truly appreciate your understanding as we work to keep our donation area manageable.

🍎 We also have an urgent need for food donations.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we recently received a $750 donation through Our Katahdin. We are so grateful for that support! 💛
However, we are continuing to receive a high number of requests for food assistance, which means our food supply comes in and goes back out very quickly. If you have the resources to donate non-perishable food items, please think of us.

Donations can be made at:

📍 45 Spring Street in Millinocket
I Care Ministries- at the double door under the awning or inside if we are there.

Every donation—big or small—helps us support our neighbors and make a difference in our community. Thank you for always showing up for us! 💛

Many blessings,
Daughters of the King 👑

09/19/2026

We are OPEN tomorrow, September 19th from 10:00 am-2:00 pm!

📍 45 Spring Street
Millinocket

Our food pantry is a little thin (I’ve been recovering from surgery so I haven’t been able to get the shopping done due to heavy lifting!) but we do have some things available. Please remember your bags! 😊