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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Posted inMaine, News
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.
Posted inMaine, News
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.
Posted inMaine, News
USDA food cuts come as number of hungry Mainers keeps rising
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.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
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.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
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.