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Commentary: Shooting for a better moon

by Linda K. Riddell and Justin Strasburger Special to the Press Herald March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

A society with fewer hungry people could accomplish great things, including conquering cancer.

by Tony Romm The Washington Post February 21, 2023February 22, 2023

Some GOP lawmakers are eyeing work requirements and other changes to the SNAP program in a bid to reduce the deficit.

by The Editorial Board February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

Pre-COVID levels of food assistance are simply no match for a ‘post-COVID’ world.

The average recipient in Maine is expected to lose $190 a month in benefits, causing many to worry that rates of hunger will rise.

Jodi Theriault, 42, is accused of obtaining benefits by hiding assets.

As donations drop and Maine food banks struggle to meet rising demand, food bank officials call on federal government to extend food access programs.

The hope is that it will help bring stability to some of the many state residents experiencing food insecurity.

by Laura Reiley The Washington Post July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

It does, however, double the tax deduction for business meals, known as the ‘three-martini-lunch deduction.’

Food

by Emma Sorkin Staff Writer July 12, 2020July 9, 2020

The farms are also trying harder to reach customers directly, updating websites and holding sales.

Families whose children get free or reduced-price meals will get $382 per child to compensate them for what they missed after schools closed.