This summer, I was fortunate enough to spend my days at Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program through the Maine Community Fellowship out of Bowdoin College’s McKeen Center for the Common Good. MCHPP has countless outstanding programs that help connect our community with fresh, healthy food; perhaps its most experimental and youngest program is the Community […]
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Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program awarded $95,000 grant for renovations
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program has been selected as a Lowe’s Hometowns project, one of 100 community-nominated, large-scale renovations chosen nationally that will revitalize nonprofit and community spaces serving as hubs and heartbeats for hometowns. Now in its fourth year, Lowe’s Hometowns is the company’s five-year, $100 million commitment to repairing and restoring millions of […]
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Gleaning with Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program reduces waste and increases community
This summer, I feel very lucky to be completing a fellowship with the Merrymeeting Gleaners group at Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program. This fellowship, funded by Bowdoin College’s McKeen Center for the Common Good, has provided me with knowledge and hands-on experience I will carry with me throughout college and my career. Before I began […]
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Midcoast nonprofit recognized with Governor’s Award for volunteer program
Each April, nonprofits around the country recognize National Volunteer Appreciation Month! This year, Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program had even more reason to celebrate. We are honored to share that the Volunteer Program at MCHPP has won the 2025 Governor’s Award for Outstanding Nonprofit Volunteer Program by the Maine Commission for Community Service! This award […]
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Students form human chain to donate food to Brunswick pantry
St. John’s annual “food pass” contributes food to the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program while teaching kids the importance of service.
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Jersey Mike’s collects over $69,000 for Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program announced on April 24 the results of the organization’s partnership with Jersey Mike’s Subs for the company’s 15th Annual Month of Giving. Throughout the month of March, Jersey Mike’s locations in Maine accepted donations for MCHPP. These fundraising efforts culminated in the Day of Giving on March 26, when 100% […]
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Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program receives $15,000 gift
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program has received a $15,000 sponsorship from Darling’s Brunswick Ford for the third straight year. The gift will support efforts to end hunger in the Midcoast region, helping to provide more than 7,000 healthy meals to local individuals and families in need. In addition to financial support, the Darling’s team also […]
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Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program helps SNAP reach more people
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), often referred to by its former name “food stamps,” is a federal nutrition program administered at the state level and plays a critical role in addressing food insecurity. Not only does SNAP reduce the financial and emotional burdens that accompany food scarcity, but it also boosts the local economy, […]
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Midcoast food nonprofit regains access after brief funding pause
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention recently regained access to its allocated federal funding after almost a week of being cut off from it. The Trump administration’s planned freeze on federal funding leaves many questions unanswered.
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Food insecurity after the holiday season
As the executive director of Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed so generously during the holiday season. Your generosity has truly been a beacon of hope for so many in our community, ensuring that families in need could celebrate the season with warmth and […]