Maine’s per-capita grocery spending has risen by 57% since 2014, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Brackett’s Market raises funds for Bath Area Food Bank
A local supermarket raised money over the holidays for the Bath Area Food Bank.
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New Gloucester resident crowned Mrs. USA
Misty Coolidge, a business owner and anti-hunger activist, won the International Ms. Pageant in Orlando earlier this month.
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Maine schools tackle food waste to save money, time and the environment
A pilot program from UMaine’s Mitchell Center found big reductions in school cafeteria food waste, and a toolkit rolled out this fall will help schools prepare for a food waste ban that starts in 2030.
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Midcoast Youth Center partners with DoorDash to bring meals to vulnerable families
DoorDash is providing the Midcoast Youth Center and Skate Park with gift cards to give families experiencing homelessness hot meals and groceries.
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In need? Alfred food pantry sets holiday distribution schedule | County Report
Drive-through distribution available at First County Food Pantry.
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What not to donate to Maine nonprofits this holiday season
Food items, gift cards and money? Yes, please. Live animals, garbage and guns? No thanks, say groups like Maine Needs and Goodwill.
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Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program ensures quality and quantity in food assistance
Visits to MCHPP’s Brunswick food pantry increased, especially during the government shutdown.
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Bake sale to benefit Wiscasset’s Feed Our Scholars
Feed Our Scholars provides weekend bags of food for participating Wiscasset Elementary School students living in food insecure households.
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Westbrook Notes: Locker Project provides fresh food
The Locker Project will provide free, fresh food for anyone between 11 a.m. and noon on Thursday, Dec. 18, at Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St. The next distribution of food will be on Thursday, Jan. 15. Toy and winter clothing drive Profenno’s Pizzeria & Pub, at 934 Main St., is participating in a toy […]