Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program’s new Community Kitchen allows non-profits and businesses temporary access to commercial appliances, which the organization says will reduce food insecurity and improve the efficiency of the local food system.
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Posted inMaine
Photo Album: How food pantries prepare for distribution days
Food pantry staff in Maine ask very few questions of the people who show up at their doors because they are sensitive about providing a dignified experience in an otherwise undignified time in people’s lives.
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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
Coming Sunday: State’s food banks stretched as more Mainers seek food
A disturbing trend has been emerging in the past few months that is seeing more Mainers on the precipice of food insecurity, living paycheck to paycheck and being forced to decide between eating or pay bills. The trend has the Maine food bank community worried about how to meet demand and what the future looks […]
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
UWTVA fights food insecurity in Greater Franklin County
Over 11% of people in Franklin County struggle with food insecurity, or reliable access to healthy food. United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has begun launching programs to close that hunger gap.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Program seeks to purchase local produce
The produce will be provided to local daycare facilities.
Posted inMaine, 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 inAdvertiser Democrat
Federal grant will help feed more Mainers in need
The $388K grant will make it possible for the Harrison Food Bank to expand its space and services.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Women’s History Month/SMMS student Summit Woodcock ensuring students are fed
Summit Woodcock with assistance from teacher Denise Acritelli is working to create a food pantry at the middle school.