Bath Area Family YMCA began delivering free meals this week to children and teens in the community as part of the organization’s summer food program. Every weekday through Aug. 22, YMCA staff and volunteers will deliver prepared meals at 12 locations in the communities of Brunswick and Bath. Meals are provided free of charge and […]
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Trump’s tax, spending law will slash food assistance for thousands of Mainers
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will force Maine to cover tens of millions in costs for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — costs that Gov. Janet Mills says the state ‘simply cannot absorb.’
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Standish-area summer program provides takeout meals to school children
MSAD 6 officials say Bonny Eagle High School will be a non-congregate site, allowing families to pick up meals.
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Portland schools say they’re the nation’s first to offer daily halal meals for all ages
Portland Public Schools, which began offering the meals in April to address concerns that Muslim students weren’t eating lunch at school, believes it’s the first district in the country to offer halal-certified meals at every grade level.
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Saco Meals Program returns and provides food, fellowship
After a short hiatus, the Saco Meals Program reopened, providing not only dinner, but conversation to those in need.
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Wilton Area Food Pantry may run out of money by fall
Several changes have been implemented at Wilton Area Food Pantry as a result of more money being spent than coming in.
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Despite challenges, Windham-Raymond backpack program continues to assist
Marge Govoni, vice chair of the RSU 14 Board of Directors, and Ryan Roderick, nutrition director, said the program provides aid to more than 100 families.
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Neighbors step up against hunger in Yarmouth
The restaurant Maggie Mae’s and the Yarmouth Community Food Pantry are creatively combating growing food insecurity in town.
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Federal cuts leave Maine food pantries with empty shelves and more need than ever
Overcoming federal cuts in food assistance will be a challenge for food pantries, and could be an insurmountable task for smaller organizations that serve especially vulnerable populations, hunger prevention advocates say.
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In an atmosphere of fear, Portland nonprofit pivots to feed clients where they feel safe — at home
For the past 5 years, Presente! Maine has focused on providing food, health access and other support to the immigrant community in the Portland area.