Maine’s 1st District congresswoman invited Heather Paquette in part because Pingree expects President Biden to address the need to protect federal food assistance programs.
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Construction of new, expanded Litchfield Food Bank nears completion
The Plains Road facility, which is three times larger than the current space used by the food bank, will enable patrons to come in and select their own food items for the first time.
Betting on broccoli to boost Maine’s farming economy and food availability
Good Shepherd Food Bank has launched an innovative company that makes it the first among 200 food banks nationwide to address hunger by investing in for-profit farming and processing.
Hannaford executive hired to lead Good Shepherd Food Bank
Maine’s largest hunger-relief organization chose Heather Paquette, a longtime leader at Hannaford Supermarkets, to chart its future growth.
Local food banks join effort to ‘end’ hunger in Maine by 2030
The Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future has convened a committee of 40 permanent members who will work together to implement Maine’s ‘Roadmap to End Hunger by 2030.’
Good Shepherd Food Bank appoints Bryan O’Connor as interim president
AUBURN — Good Shepherd Food Bank has appointed Bryan O’Connor, vice president of finance and administration, as interim president, effective July 1. He will work with the board of directors and senior leadership to ensure organizational continuity as the nationwide search for a permanent president is underway. He will step into the role following the […]
Good Shepherd Food Bank president stepping down
After more than 10 years on the job, Kristen Miale made a ‘lasting Impact on the food insecurity landscape in Maine.’
Northern Light Health presents award to Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine
AUBURN — Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine was the recipient of Northern Light Health’s True North Community Partner Award for the food bank’s work addressing food insecurity. The award recognizes a person or organization in the community that has helped Northern Light Health deliver on its goal of enhancing community health. In 2022, the […]
Maine health care nonprofit receives $9 million windfall from billionaire MacKenzie Scott
The Maine Health Access Foundation was the only Maine recipient in the latest round of gifts from the philanthropist, who is giving away much of her fortune.
Good Shepherd Food Bank receives grant to advance food processing venture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Maine announced that Good Shepherd Food Bank is receiving an award of $99,999.00 to purchase a broccoli floret machine as part of a growing partnership with Maine food producers and processors. Harvesting Good, a wholly owned subsidiary of Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine, is on a mission […]