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PublishedJanuary 4, 2023
Helping Hands Food Pantry resumes regular operations at new home
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PublishedNovember 22, 2022
Food pantries face challenges, make changes before the holidays
An increase in the need for food assistance is being seen by most area food pantries.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2022
Rising costs stretch food pantries as demand peaks
Preble Street has seen a 30% increase in food costs this year as pantries across southern Maine expect this to be their busiest year on record.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2022
Harrison Food Bank’s operations manager Sandy Swett prepares for a winter of shortages
It used to be that Thanksgiving used to present logistical challenges for food banks and pantries. This year, it is the whole season that follows that has the Harrison Food Bank concerned.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2022
Oxford postpones decision on Welchville dam’s future
Grants may be available to help pay for an alternative system but the Board of Selectmen is hesitant to accept funds if the require that the aging dam must be removed.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2022
‘Best Before’ labels scrutinized as food waste concerns grow
"Best before” labels are coming under scrutiny as concerns about food waste grow around the world
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2022
Brunswick community kitchen cuts into food system inefficiencies
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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PublishedSeptember 7, 2022
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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PublishedSeptember 3, 2022
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.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2022
Coming Sunday: State’s food banks stretched as more Mainers seek food
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