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.
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.
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.
Midcoast communities rally against food insecurity this winter
With the growing need for food assistance, local nonprofits and donation farms have joined forces to nourish neighbors this holiday season.
Abundance on the menu at Freeport Community Services
Freeport Community Services is gearing up for its annual free Thanksgiving meal event, thanks to the support of many local businesses and organizations.
Portland food pantry finds temporary location, avoids closure
Project FEED, which faced temporary closure due to upcoming year-long construction at Woodfords Congregational Church, has found a new location on Brighton Avenue.
UNE packs 100,000 meal kits to help address food insecurity in Maine
Volunteers and UNE students joined together to pack 100,000 meal kits last week.
Portland food pantry urgently seeks temporary location
Project FEED at Woodfords Corner must find a new location by the end of September or pause their operations for at least a year.
Midcoast nonprofit surpasses 100,000 pounds of produce
Growing to Give reached a milestone this August, donating over 100,000 pounds of produce, an estimated 83,333 meals, to address the critical need.