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 […]
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business
Bountiful: Somali Bantu farm in Wales reaping a harvest
80% of the commercial operation crop helps feed hungry Mainers.
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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 inLocal & State
New report says Maine’s goal of ending hunger by 2030 is ‘within reach’
A legislative hearing will get an update on the draft report next week as officials eye solutions to address ‘a breathtaking level of suffering’ by hungry Mainers
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Walk for a cause
BETHEL — The CROP walk is just around the corner. What started in 2006 has blossomed over 15 years. The CROP walk is a three-mile walk to raise money to fight hunger. Money is raised through donations or by pledging someone who is walking. Anyone can donate. All of the churches in the region are […]
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
State urges Maine families to apply for free school meals
The data collected on the forms is used to determine state and federal funding, so it’s important they are completed even though meals will continue to be free for all students, the Department of Education says.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
Bill would make all Maine children eligible for free breakfast, lunch in schools
Legislation sponsored by Senate President Troy Jackson would require Maine to supplement what the state receives in federal funding for free and reduced lunch coverage.
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State, News, Politics
Gideon donates $350,000 in leftover campaign funds to Maine nonprofits
The Democratic U.S. Senate candidate donated $250,000 to Full Plates Full Potential and $100,000 to Keep ME Warm.
Posted inNation / World
Hunger may kill more people than COVID this year
As many as 132 million more people than previously projected could go hungry in 2020.
Posted inLocal & State
‘Backpack’ programs help prevent central Maine students from going hungry
Packages sent home with students offer a discreet way for them to eat on the weekends, and no proof of need has to be shown to get the food.