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BRUNSWICK

Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking on its building renovation and expansion on March 16. Former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell will speak and assist with the ground breaking at 9:15 a.m.

“No child ever should go hungry, whatever the status of their parents,” said Mithcell in the release. “But the sad reality is that many children are going hungry, in Maine and all over America. Whatever the circumstances, it’s not the fault of our kids. Let’s start by making sure every single child has enough to eat so they can have the same chance to thrive as those who have been more fortunate.”

“We are so grateful for the support we have already received from many community members and local businesses for this expansion,” said MCHPP Executive Director Karen Parker. “ This project will allow MCHPP to continue to grow, continue to thrive, and continue to feed hungry people in this community. Hunger in Maine is an unfortunate reality, but by working together we can improve the quality of life for our neighbors.”

According to MCHPP, in order to continue meeting the needs of communities throughout the Midcoast, the program needs to expand.

In their release, the program referred to a client who only went by the first name Lily: “It’s a judgment free zone (at MCHPP. When we go to the grocery store people stigmatize us when they see us using WIC or Food Stamps. When you come here, you don’t get that. People just care and want to make sure you get fed. So much of our lives is (filled with) worry, anxiety and uncertainty and this place is the complete opposite … it’s made such a huge difference in our lives.”

Go to mchpp.org for more information.



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