Preble Street Resource Center
Preble Street
Day shelter and resource center providing free clothing from the clothing closet, meals, case management, and healthcare access for individuals experiencing homelessness or financial hardship in the Portland area.
Who can use this?
Open to anyone experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or financial hardship. No identification or documentation required. Services are barrier-free.
About this resource
Preble Street Resource Center is the hub of services for people experiencing homelessness in Portland. The center provides barrier-free services including a clothing closet with free seasonal clothing and household items, a soup kitchen serving meals 365 days a year, day shelter, case management, and access to healthcare. The clothing closet is available Monday and Friday afternoons. For clothing and household item donations, Preble Street now partners with Maine Needs at 2385 Congress Street.
Services offered
- Free clothing closet (Monday and Friday afternoons)
- Soup kitchen (meals served daily, 365 days/year)
- Day shelter
- Case management and social work
- Healthcare services (call 207-661-4701)
- Referrals to housing and other resources
- Street outreach (207-775-0026 x1880)
What to expect
Walk in during open hours. No appointment needed. For the clothing closet, call 207-775-0026 to get on the list and let staff know what items you need. The clothing closet is available Monday and Friday afternoons. Meals are served daily. Staff can connect you with case management and other services.
What to bring
Nothing required. Services are barrier-free with no documentation needed.