NEW UPDATE:

Firewood Bank Assistance Program Grant Opening Nov. 1

The application for the 2026-2027 Firewood Bank Assistance Program will be opening on November 1st. More details, including a draft application and guidelines, will be published soon on firewoodbanks.org. Read our press release for more information.

To get a head start, listen to some requirements and tips on this year's application here.

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Firewood Banks in the News

Soaring Heating Oil Prices Put Struggling Maine Families in a Bind as Winter Nears: "How Are We Going to Stay Warm?"

"Tony DiMarco, co-founder of the Freeport Wood Bank, a food pantry of sorts for firewood, said the demand right now is 'extremely high.' Donations keep it running."

"I just don't think people fully grasp the severity of the problem."

Sheriff Program Delivers Free Firewood To Fentress Seniors (TN)

"Young said the demand for firewood has remained steady because many residents find it to be a more affordable and effective heat source than modern alternatives."

Wood Bank Volunteers Work Hard to Make Sure They Have Plenty of Wood to Give (ME)

"Because our clients need it. Our communities need it. So, that's the dynamic of the 200 cords. It's not just a number on a wall. We're serious."

 Midcoast Wood Bank Prepares To Meet Huge Need As Heating Oil Prices Surge (ME)

“Imagine it’s late December, it’s freezing outside, you’re splitting wood, you’re walking through snow, and you got a couple people with you,” Gravelin said. “You have to find ways to have some fun doing that. And we do.”

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Monkton 'Wood Bank' Supplying Those In Need Of Firewood (VT)

“We put out a call to the community if there’s wood to process, people show up, we split, stack, have some hot chocolate and cookies so it all works out well.”

Missions Group Raises Funds for Firewood on Reservation (Navajo Nation)

"Because agricultural laws prevent Bramblett and Alpha Ministries from taking actual wood across so many state lines, the need to fundraise became clear. Sponsorships from local churches across western Kentucky poured in, and then Bramblett sent the money on to Burbank. Burbank and the members of the church took the donated money to buy wood and distribute it to those in need. Because of ongoing donations and fundraising efforts by the Alpha team, Burbank has supplied firewood to those in need over the past five winters."

Winter Bills Heat Up: Wyoming Families Will Spend More to Heat Their Homes

"Norris said that wood bank clients include people who are no longer physically able to cut and stack firewood and may not even drive any longer and also families that are working so many jobs that they don’t have time to cut firewood."

With High Fuel Costs, People Seeking Early Help from River Valley Wood Bank (ME)

“We don’t fill the basements, but I have noticed that a lot of times it was when people run out of wood,” Glover said. “I guess it’s hard to get in the middle of winter … It’s usually about half a truck load to drop off and get them by for three or four days.”

Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Heat Assistance Resources on Mount Desert Island (ME)

"The MDI Community Woodbank board members understand that completing paperwork to apply for assistance can be overwhelming, so Laura Merrill-Bundy, Resource Coordinator at the YWCA of MDI, attends volunteer days to connect with individuals who may need support."

Somerset Woods Trustees Prep Free Firewood Bank as Maine Heating Costs Reach Record Highs

"At first glance, seeing a conservation organization cutting down trees might seem contradictory, but Stewards at Somerset Woods Trustees say it's critical to forest health and trail safety."