Bowdoinham Food Pantry has teamed up with the elementary school to open a school market after Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program ended its backpack food assistance program.
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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.
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Bath Area Family YMCA fights summer food insecurity
Meals are available at 13 mobile delivery sites and one stationary location on weekdays through Aug. 25.
Posted inTimes Record
Freeport Community Services launches Summer Snacks food program
Freeport Community Services launched its new Summer Snacks food program on June 28, and the strong community response shows a clear need in the Freeport and Pownal communities, according to FCS. The demand for the student food program comes amid a marked increase in demand at the FCS Food Pantry, alongside a decline in food […]
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Hot Lunch Summer returns to the Midcoast, providing free and nutritious meals for kids
A summer lunch program hosted by Maine Hunger Prevention Program and Maine Department of Education lessens the burden for families who participate in free school lunch programs during the year.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Changes to food aid in debt bill would cost money, far from savings Republicans envisioned
An estimate from the Congressional Budget Office says that while the new work requirements in SNAP would save money, the added benefits pushed by Democrats would cost more – and add almost 80,000 people to the rolls in an average month.
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Changes to food stamp work requirements could push some Mainers further into poverty
The debt ceiling agreement would impose work requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients ages 50 to 54 who don’t have children at home or a disability.
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Polly’s Variety now home to food pantry
The new location will provide cold storage and more efficient drive-through for clients.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Neighborhood contest nets 19,000 pounds of food for South Portland pantry
The big donation to the South Portland Food Cupboard is expected to go fast because of a sharp increase this month in those seeking assistance.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Loveitt’s Field and Willard win the Battle of the Neighborhoods
The drive brought in a total of 18,895 pounds of food, as well as financial donations.