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Mainewhile: Food for thought

by Heather D. Martin September 21, 2021September 21, 2021

Farming and food have been much on my mind of late. I suppose it is just that time of year. Once the mornings get crisp, I am all about apple picking, pumpkin pie, hot cider and making soup. This is the time of harvest fairs and stocking up. Coincidentally, some really cool stories about emerging […]

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Calling high school volunteers for local food security programs

by Anna Behuniak Special to the Press Herald September 17, 2021September 16, 2021

With increased youth involvement, we can strengthen nutrition access for all students and families across Cumberland County.

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: U.S. troops going hungry is a national disgrace

by Bloomberg Opinion Editorial Board August 14, 2021August 13, 2021

Too many service members are struggling to meet their families’ basic needs. This is inexcusable – and it poses a threat to national security.

Business, Nation & World

Comfort food: Nonprofit gives Americans 100,000 free lasagnas

by HALELUYA HADERO Associated Press August 10, 2021August 10, 2021

The grassroots organization is helping people across the U.S. who are facing hardships brought on by the pandemic.

American Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster

Free school meals in Maine will end stigma, advocates say

by Michael Kelley July 14, 2021July 26, 2021

Anna Korsen said the new state initiative, just the second in the nation, “has the potential to be the most important piece of child hunger policy” in the state.

Nation & World

World hunger was dramatically worse in pandemic year

by Associated Press July 12, 2021July 12, 2021

A report issued jointly by five U.N. agencies said hunger outpaced population growth in 2020, with nearly 10% of all people estimated to be undernourished.