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Polly’s Variety now home to food pantry

The new location will provide cold storage and more efficient drive-through for clients.

The big donation to the South Portland Food Cupboard is expected to go fast because of a sharp increase this month in those seeking assistance.

The drive brought in a total of 18,895 pounds of food, as well as financial donations.

The organization is one of four nationwide to receive a share of the $50 million from the USDA’s Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative.

During weekly dinners in Berwick and Kittery, the nonprofit provides healthy meals and community connections to dozens of people.

by Linda K. Riddell and Justin Strasburger Special to the Press Herald March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

A society with fewer hungry people could accomplish great things, including conquering cancer.

by The Editorial Board February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

Pre-COVID levels of food assistance are simply no match for a ‘post-COVID’ world.

The average recipient in Maine is expected to lose $190 a month in benefits, causing many to worry that rates of hunger will rise.

The third annual “Battle of the Neighborhoods” food drive raises donations for the South Portland Food Cupboard.

The third annual “Battle of the Neighborhoods” food drive raises donations for the South Portland Food Cupboard.