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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Arundel pizza shop offers a slice of kindness
Arundel House of Pizza has been working to keep the community fed.
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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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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.
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Portland-based health network will also take its food pantry on the road
The MaineHealth food pantry at the former Greyhound bus station in Portland is getting a refrigerated ‘healthy foods’ truck, paid for with federal funding.
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Lisbon council keeps June 1 deadline for food pantry to leave community center
People spoke at the meeting about how the food pantry has grown, its needs for a new space and what options are available for a new space.
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Brunswick indoor food pantry reopens after pandemic shutdown
The Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program has seen a rise in demand for its food pantry due to the expiration of pandemic benefits and higher food and housing costs.