The average recipient in Maine is expected to lose $190 a month in benefits, causing many to worry that rates of hunger will rise.
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Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 Food Pantry faces issues with space, funding
RSU 9’s food pantry, which helps feed families of students with food insecurity in the district, has logistical issues with boxes for their food as well as a lack of funds to keep its backpack program going for next year.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Helping Hands Food Pantry resumes regular operations at new home
OXFORD — Helping Hands Food Pantry is starting out 2023 with a welcome message to its clients: there will be no disruption to its services. The pantry has settled in at its new location at Oxford’s Congregational Church UCC at 252 King Street and will be open today, and again on Jan. 19, from 11:30 […]
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
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.
Posted inFood, Maine
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.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
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.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
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.
Posted inFood, Nation / World, News
‘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
Posted inNews
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.
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.