As Good Shepherd Food Bank braces for a huge loss in food provided by the USDA, Sen. Angus King is calling for distributions to be reinstated and answers on why deliveries are being reduced.
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King, Pingree demand answers on why USDA cut local food programs
Sen. Angus King joins dozens of Senate colleagues in calling for the funding to be restored.
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USDA cuts programs that supply local food to schools, food banks
The federal agency canceled contracts to continue providing food and funding to Maine schools and nonprofits for 3 more years. The change comes as one in eight Mainers — about 180,000 people — faces hunger. That includes roughly 45,000 children, about 20% of the state’s total population under 18.
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Mildred L. Day School food drive provides aid, awareness
The school collected more than 1,500 nonperishable food items during its 18th annual food drive.
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Freeze Out fundraiser aims to raise awareness of food and fuel insecurity
Freeport Community Services hopes to raise $21,000 to assist people in Freeport and Pownal.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Cutting funding for school meals would be devastating for Maine children, advocates say
House Republicans are considering cutting the number of schools that qualify for free breakfast and lunch. The move could have a huge impact in Maine, which has the highest rate of childhood hunger in New England.
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Kittery social services hub aims to be a one-stop shop to battle poverty
Mainspring brings multiple agencies under one roof to address poverty in southern York County and seacoast New Hampshire in a way that restores dignity and breaks down stigmas.
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Arundel pizza shop offers a slice of kindness
Arundel House of Pizza has been working to keep the community fed.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland food pantry opens in new location, sees fewer clients
After facing temporary closure due to construction at its location in Woodfords Corner, Project FEED is operating from 640 Brighton Ave.
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Locker Project celebrates ‘bittersweet’ milestones
The South Portland-based nonprofit partners with over 40 schools in Greater Portland in addition to grocers, food pantries and other organizations to supply children and families in need with nutritious food.