food insecurity
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PublishedMarch 6, 2022
After growing up hungry in Portland, Cognac entrepreneurs help fight food insecurity in Maine
Golden Wat Cognac founding partner Kevin Ly relied on free food programs as a kid in Portland. Now, his company is donating 100 percent of its first-year profits from Maine sales to Full Plates, Full Potential.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2022
Maine Voices: For one hospital, its food pantry means so much more
Farmington’s MaineHealth Food Pantry at Franklin addresses the needs of patients and employees and hopes to offer lessons about healthy cooking.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2022
Walk, run, hike or snowshoe: West Bath woman’s outdoor quest for a food bank fundraiser
Losee is hoping to raise $48,000 for the Good Shepherd Food Bank and encourage people of all ages to exercise regularly.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2021
From a large new facility in South Portland, Preble Street feeds people and fights to end hunger
The idea for the Food Security Hub came from a need to move away from the soup kitchen model and feed more and more people during the pandemic.
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PublishedNovember 24, 2021
Our View: Food insecurity in the military says a lot about hunger in America
Thousands of military families struggle to get enough food, for the same reasons that other families do.
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PublishedNovember 23, 2021
Families Feeding Families steps up to meet demand
The Westbrook nonprofit stocks up with a food drive to assist a growing number of families in need.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2021
Portland food program launching effort to better meet immigrants’ needs
Wayside Food Programs held focus groups to learn which foods it should provide to help feed an increasingly diverse population.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2021
Our View: USDA takes a bite out of hunger
A permanent increase in food stamp benefits shows how we could eliminate food insecurity in Maine.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2021
Maine food stamp recipients see first major benefits boost in four decades
The hope is that it will help bring stability to some of the many state residents experiencing food insecurity.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2021
Commentary: Starvation as big a threat to Afghan women as the Taliban
Forcing wage earners into their homes puts entire families at risk. The country’s political chaos could soon turn into a health crisis.
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