Programs

Transportation – Mobility Shuttle

The Age Friendly Saco Mobility Shuttle provides door-to-door transportation to Saco Residents aged 60 years of age or older for groceries, daily living needs, library, and other locations. The Shuttle provides regularly scheduled stops to Walmart, Market Basket, Target, Hannaford and Shaw’s. We can also provide transportation to the following locations:

Saco Main Street
Saco and Biddeford Area Businesses
Dyer Library
Saco Community Center
Saco Sport and Fitness
Election Polls

The Shuttle runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Currently, shuttle services are free. 48 hours notice is required to schedule a seat on our 9 passenger van. Shuttle riders must be independently mobile and must be able to embark and disembark without assistance into a passenger van with steps. For more information or to schedule a ride, call the Age Friendly Saco Mobility Shuttle at (207) 710-8527.

Transportation to Medical Appointments

If you are 60+ years old or have a disability, you may be eligible for our
free transportation service to medical appointments.
We welcome Saco residents who live in their own home/rent or reside in
an independent living facility to register and schedule rides by calling
207-200-7668.
Rides are provided by caring people who give their time to help others. Volunteers are screened, trained and required to keep confidentiality.
All rides depend on volunteer availability, therefore, we request at least a 7 day notice when scheduling a ride. The door-to-door service includes destinations from Kennebunk to
Falmouth.
While there is no charge for our services, donations are welcome.

Age Friendly Saco Community Luncheon Program

The Age Friendly Saco luncheon program held its first meal in June 2023. Original funding for the program was thru a grant offered by “Southern Maine Agency on Aging”. The luncheon program continues to prepare and serve nutritious meals to people 60 years or older, from surrounding communities. Meals are originated and prepared by a group of five Age Friendly Saco volunteers, commonly called “K5”.

The ninety plus meals which are offered once a month are enjoyed at Saco Elks Club, 68 Ocean Park Rd., Saco. Saco Elks Club is a great and generous supporter of this program by offering the dining facility and the kitchen.

To help keep this program running and self-sustaining, we suggest a small donation at the luncheon, though please give only what you are comfortable with as every contribution is gratefully received.

*Registration is required to attend the luncheon, call 710-5029. Doors open at 11:30

Chat – Saco Cycles

Through the support of a grant by the Huntington Commons Charitable Fund, Age Friendly Saco was able to purchase a trishaw called the “Chat”
which allows for 2 passengers to “chat” as they enjoy a bike ride around the City of Saco. There is nothing like the experience of witnessing our passengers coming back with rosy cheeks, wind in their hair and memories to share. We have been collaborating with several congregate living facilities in Saco. It’s a popular program which is volunteer intensive. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful program. Call our AFS office at (207) 710-5029 if you would like to arrange a ride.

Food Pantry Deliveries

Age Friendly Saco delivers food from the Saco Food Pantry to Saco residents who are unable to collect it from the pantry. Eligible Saco residents may receive food from the Pantry once a month. The Pantry is open Monday through Friday, 9-10:30AM.

Call Lynn Steed, 207-494-8662, for delivery. You may call up to 8:30 PM the day before you need food, or as early as 7AM on the day you need it. Although we will always try to accommodate requests, the more notice you give, the more likely it is that a driver can be scheduled.

Commodity Boxes

The U. S. Department of Agriculture provides Commodity Supplementary Food boxes, once a month through the Wayside Food Program in Portland. Saco and all the surrounding communities receive boxes on specific days at various distribution sites. Saco residents may collect their boxes in the parking lot of the Saco United Baptist Church, which is accessible on Cross Street off Route 1. The boxes are available from 9:30-12:30AM on the first Thursday of the month. Boxes contain about 30 pounds of non-perishable food items. Anyone over the age of 60 is eligible to receive one. There are no economic restrictions. An application is required and may be obtained from the Wayside Food Program website, www.waysidemaine.org or by calling Emma Berry at 207-775-4939 during office hours. For Saco residents who cannot pick up a box, Age Friendly Saco does deliveries. Call Lynn Steed, 207-494-8662, to arrange a delivery. Residents of other communities could call Emma Berry to find out where boxes are delivered in their community and when.

Tax Assistance

Rising property taxes can be a major stressor for older residents, but Age Friendly Saco is here to help you find relief. Many seniors qualify for the Property Tax Fairness Credit or our local Saco Senior Tax Assistance Program without even realizing it. Even if your only income is Social Security and you no longer file taxes, you may still be eligible for a significant refund by submitting the state 1040ME and Schedule PTFC forms. We offer guidance to help you understand these savings, assist with the Saco Senior Tax Assistance Program application, and provide information on free tax preparation services. Please call 207-710-5029

Sand Bucket Distribution

City of Saco provides a sand/salt mixture for its residents. Age Friendly Saco will deliver buckets of this mixture to older adults (50+) upon request. Each year in November the largest distribution of these buckets takes place. Saco Public Works provides a sand truck filled with the mixture. Thornton Academy student volunteers deliver the buckets at this time. Refills are available as needed during the winter months by calling the Age Friendly Saco office at 207-710-5029. We are always happy to have the empty buckets returned for reuse. Residents are reminded there is salt is the mixture; it should not be used on concrete.

Knox Box Installation

Age Friendly Saco, in collaboration with, Saco Fire Department shares a program to install KNOX BOXES for the 60 years or older population in Saco. KNOX BOXES are a lockable, metal box that is affixed to the resident’s home. Each box is keyed specifically for the City of Saco and can be unlocked only by Saco’s First Responders. The front door key of the residence will be located inside the KNOX BOX . The KNOX BOX nearly eliminates the need for first responders to “force entry”, which saves precious time!

Saco residents can order and pay for a KNOX BOX thru; www.knoxbox.com

Once in the site, go to residential KNOX BOX. Homeowners will need to make a choice of style, Model 1501DH, pictured to the left that hangs on the door, or Model 1501, which is fastened directly to the house, near the front door. A volunteer for Age Friendly Saco will install the KNOX BOX.

For more information call the office @ 207-710-5029 or email handy.agefriendlysaco@gmail.com

Handy Neighbors

Assisting Saco Residents aged 60 + with free services to assist with simple home repairs, such as installation of smoke detectors, CO2 detectors and grab bars allowing them to safely remain in their homes.

Age Friendly Saco’s Handy Neighbor Program services by our Volunteers are performed at no charge.

All costs for materials used in the service, installation or repair work is the responsibility of the Resident.

Age Friendly Saco can provide the following items at low cost or reduced cost: Grab bars, CO2 detectors and smoke detectors.

Call 207-710-5029 for more information

Technology Support for Adults 60+

Technology should make life easier — not more frustrating. We provide patient, one-on-one tech assistance designed specifically for adults 60+.

📱Device Setup & Simplified Settings – We help set up smartphones, tablets, laptops, and Alexa devices, and smart TVs, and adjust settings to make devices easier to see, hear, and use.

🔒Online Safety & Scam Prevention – Learn how to recognize suspicious emails, avoid phone and text scams, and protect your personal information with confidence.

💬Staying Connected – Step-by-step support using video calling and messaging tools like Zoom, FaceTime, and WhatsApp so you can stay close to family and friends.

🔑Password & Account Help – We help you create secure passwords, organize your accounts, and understand password managers — without overwhelm.

📷Photos & File Organization – Organize digital photos, transfer files, and safely store important documents using services like Google Drive and iCloud.

🤝Ongoing Tech Coaching – Friendly, jargon-free guidance at your pace. Ask questions anytime — we’re here to help you feel confident and independent.