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UMaine offers SNAP Enrollment Assistance to Students

. Recent changes to the SNAP program allow more undergraduate and graduate students to qualify to receive SNAP benefits.  With assistance from a School of Social Work Intern, the Bodwell Center will be offering assistance to students wishing to apply at the Black Bear Exchange.  Students can ask questions through the process, make an appointment […]

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Black Bear Exchange for Fall 2022

The Black Bear Exchange will be open Saturday, Aug 27 and Saturday, Sept 3 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm (both days).  We will not be asking people to make appointments for these days.  Let’s see how that goes!  Be aware that we have had over 120 people visiting when we are open.  It could […]

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Black Bear Exchange Update – Fall 2021

Happy Fall Semester! With the move to full in-person classes, the BBE will once again welcome visitors to come to select their own items in person! We are going to have each person schedule a time to come in.  We are a bit concerned about having too many people come in at once.  Our space […]

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