food insecurity

Published
November 30, 2022

Higher food prices worsen hunger crisis this holiday season

What many Americans hoped would be the first normal holiday season in three years has instead been thrown into crisis by inflation, with Christmas on the horizon.
Published
November 16, 2022

Bowdoinham Food Pantry spreads holiday cheer with a turkey giveaway as many face food insecurity

The food pantry received 151 visits from Bowdoinham residents last month, a 77% increase compared to October 2021.
Published
November 14, 2022

Local farmer, land trust team up to donate 2 tons of blueberries

With help from a local farmer, Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust donated over 4,000 pounds of frozen blueberries to organizations that fight the growing problem of food insecurity.
Published
November 14, 2022

Rising costs stretch food pantries as demand peaks

Preble Street has seen a 30% increase in food costs this year as pantries across southern Maine expect this to be their busiest year on record.
Published
October 11, 2022

USDA Secretary Vilsack gets firsthand look at Maine school lunch program

The state showcased its universal free lunch program during Secretary Tom Vilsack's visit to Gorham Middle School.
Published
October 5, 2022

‘Best Before’ labels scrutinized as food waste concerns grow

"Best before” labels are coming under scrutiny as concerns about food waste grow around the world
Published
September 27, 2022

Brunswick community kitchen cuts into food system inefficiencies

Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program's new Community Kitchen allows non-profits and businesses temporary access to commercial appliances, which the organization says will reduce food insecurity and improve the efficiency of the local food system.
Published
September 20, 2022

Commentary: Public-private partnership can pave way to hunger-free Maine

A unique collaboration spurred by the pandemic led to our state’s lowest food insecurity rates in nearly 20 years. We need more of the same.
Published
September 3, 2022

More Mainers visit pantries as food insecurity spreads

As donations drop and Maine food banks struggle to meet rising demand, food bank officials call on federal government to extend food access programs.
Published
September 3, 2022

Maine Voices: May I give you a reason to be hopeful?

The needs of our friends and neighbors increase every day. My community, despite being divided on many fronts, comes together to meet those needs.