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
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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 […]
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Posted inMaine, 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 inMaine, 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, Maine, 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 inMaine
‘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.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Thousands of Mainers could lose food stamps under Trump administration plan
The new rule would prohibit states from automatically enrolling people who are eligible for other welfare benefits.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Districts digesting new school nutrition laws, and their costs
Several new laws that affect school nutrition programs will have Maine school districts retool the way they feed students to avoid ‘food shaming’ while providing nutritious meals.
