Good Shepherd Food Bank has launched an innovative company that makes it the first among 200 food banks nationwide to address hunger by investing in for-profit farming and processing.
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Posted inBusiness, News
Hannaford executive hired to lead Good Shepherd Food Bank
Maine’s largest hunger-relief organization chose Heather Paquette, a longtime leader at Hannaford Supermarkets, to chart its future growth.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Food banks join effort to end hunger in state by 2030
The Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future has convened a committee of 40 permanent members who will work together to implement Maine’s ‘Roadmap to End Hunger by 2030.’
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Good Shepherd Food Bank president stepping down
After more than 10 years on the job, Kristen Miale made a ‘lasting Impact on the food insecurity landscape in Maine.’
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
Maine health care nonprofit receives $9 million windfall from billionaire MacKenzie Scott
The Maine Health Access Foundation was the only Maine recipient in the latest round of gifts from the philanthropist, who is giving away much of her fortune.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Public-private partnership can pave way to hunger-free Maine
A unique collaboration spurred by the pandemic led to our state’s lowest food insecurity rates in nearly 20 years. We need more of the same.
Posted inBusiness
More Mainers visit pantries as food insecurity spreads
As donations drop and Maine food banks struggle to meet rising demand, food bank officials call on federal government to extend food access programs.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Good Shepherd Food Bank ready to launch new venture
Harvesting Good has goal of extending locally grown produce year-round into food bank’s network.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Southern Maine food pantries see growing need with rising food, energy and gas prices
Some pantries are seeing new faces each week and some people who had stopped coming have returned.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Times Record
Walk, run, hike or snowshoe: West Bath woman’s outdoor quest for a food bank fundraiser
Losee is hoping to raise $48,000 for the Good Shepherd Food Bank and encourage people of all ages to exercise regularly.