Programs across the state are already serving more people than ever, and the need is expected to grow further as food assistance benefit cuts take effect.
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Thousands of Mainers face loss of SNAP benefits as program undergoes historic cuts
The changes will put more pressure on food pantries, which are already seeing a rise in need and warning that they won’t be able to fill the gap.
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Posted inFood, Health, Maine, News
A longtime federal hunger survey is ending. Why that matters to Maine
The Trump administration’s decision to stop the Annual Household Food Security survey comes amid a funding cut to the food stamp program.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Portland High School opens student food pantry amid rising hunger rates
School officials estimate 500 students will use the new food pantry each month to get fresh produce and pantry staples such as pasta and cereals.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Food, Life & Culture
Hot Dog Safari event comes to Portland
The day-long wiener crawl benefits The Locker Project.
Posted inMaine, News
SNAP cuts could impact Maine’s free lunch for students in the long term
School districts will continue to offer lunches at no cost, but changes in eligibility for food assistance could result in less federal funding in the future.
Posted inMaine
With need increasing, Biddeford Food Pantry receives funding from City Council
The pantry recently approached the council for assistance, as it was unable to get funding for the year.
Posted inFood, Green Plate Special, Maine, News, Recipes
Classes that teach Maine’s food insecure how to cook are under grave threat
Federal funding for the classes was eliminated by Congress. To keep these classes going, Mainers will need to ‘Put a little more grit into the game.’
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Gleaning with Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program reduces waste and increases community
This summer, I feel very lucky to be completing a fellowship with the Merrymeeting Gleaners group at Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program. This fellowship, funded by Bowdoin College’s McKeen Center for the Common Good, has provided me with knowledge and hands-on experience I will carry with me throughout college and my career. Before I began […]
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South Portland schools offer up summer meals to students
Free breakfast and lunch are available to students Monday through Thursday.