The outreach effort with Aubuchon Hardware of Rumford aims to fill school nutrition vans with food to help those affected by the loss of federal food assistance.
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Maine Gov. Janet Mills releases $1.25 million to help food banks respond to SNAP losses
Mills also has not ruled out calling a special session of the Legislature so roughly 170,000 Mainers don’t lose federal food assistance.
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Here are some of the Maine restaurants, eateries and markets offering food assistance
A growing number of Maine businesses are offering free or discounted food to Mainers in need.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine joins 24 states suing Trump administration over expected lapse in SNAP benefits
The federal food assistance benefits are expected to be suspended starting Nov. 1 due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Lewiston-Auburn restaurants offer free food with SNAP on hold
The government shutdown means federal food assistance will not be paid in November, affecting 41 million recipients across the U.S.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times
Old School Food Pantry in Mexico preparing for influx after SNAP suspension
A large increase in food pantry usage is anticipated after the program once known as food stamps goes unfunded Nov. 1.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Local News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times
Pay It Forward Board in Dixfield to help those in need with free meals
A community food and household supply drive is also taking place.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
How Mainers are stepping up to help neighbors, food pantries ahead of SNAP funding lapse
Local organizations are trying to bridge the gap for the nearly 170,000 Maine residents who won’t get food stamps in November — and they’re already seeing a swell in much-needed donations and volunteers.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
170,000 Mainers won’t get November SNAP benefits. Blame the shutdown.
About 12.5% of Maine’s residents use the assistance program previously known as food stamps, which is already facing historic cuts included in the Republican budget bill passed over the summer.
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For many older Mainers, covering costs in retirement is a major challenge
Experts say there is a clear divide between people who can afford to live comfortably in retirement — and those whose tight budgets make it difficult to pay for basic needs like food and housing.