Millions of Americans are having trouble putting food on the table, and things could get much worse if nothing is done.
food insecurity
Posted inMaine
Large turnout for Augusta food giveaway highlights need in central Maine
Augusta Food Bank Executive Director Bob Moore said more than 150 cars were lined up for a food giveaway at the Augusta Civic Center an hour before it began Thursday.
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Posted inTimes Record
Local organizations step up to help feed people in need during pandemic
Growing to Give, a farm-based nonprofit in Brunswick, is ramping up production to help feed more people, while local farms and the Brunswick Topsham Land Trust are distributing seedlings to help people grow their own food.
Posted inMaine
Waterville’s Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen closes permanently
The soup kitchen, which operated at Sacred Heart Church for 40 years, closed temporarily when the coronavirus pandemic hit in March.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Musicians join in for Independence Day show to combat hunger
SummerFest ME’s Ending Hunger at Home will feature more than 20 local, regional and national acts to raise money for two Maine organizations fighting food insecurity.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Open restaurants, closed polling places and meeting deep needs
A roundup of editorial topics in the 12th week of the coronavirus crisis in Maine.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Summer meals sites announced for Portland
PORTLAND — Portland Public Schools will continue to serve breakfast and lunch to students this summer, but sites will be changing. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon at Deering High School, King Middle School, Lyman Moore Middle School, Presumpscot Elementary School, Riverton Elementary School at Reiche Community School. They […]
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Hugo’s will stay closed until fall, Tao Yuan owner launches a summer pop-up
Also, Chez Rosa opens for outdoor dining, and Little Woodfords is on the move.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
New Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program offers cash to help feed Maine’s children
Families whose children get free or reduced-price meals will get $382 per child to compensate them for what they missed after schools closed.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Bayside Anchor named 11th site for Portland Public School meal distribution
PORTLAND — Portland Public Schools has added a new meal distribution site during remote learning at Bayside Anchor on East Oxford Street. Meals will be offered there weekdays from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Meals at the school district’s other sites are available from 10 a.m to noon, when both breakfast and lunch can be […]