State lawmakers are weighing whether to allocate $3 million to continue a hunger relief program, which buys fresh produce from 75 Maine farms, for two more years.
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Posted inThe Penobscot Times
More than 230,000 pounds of produce donated through Maine Harvest for Hunger in 2018
The produce will go to 187 sites in Maine.
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Autumn Bazaar for ending hunger upcoming
The Autumn Bazaar for Ending Hunger will be held Friday, October 12 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Old Town Elks Lodge #1287, 37 4th St, Old Town. This event is hosted by Penobscot County Federal Credit Union. From antiques to household items, all sales will benefit Maine’s Credit Unions Campaign for Ending Hunger. This will be […]
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Maine’s largest food bank warns of consequences of requiring some food stamp recipients to work
AUBURN — The state’s largest hunger relief organization says a growing number of Mainers struggle to get enough to eat, and the problem is likely to worsen if lawmakers in Washington impose a work requirement for many who receive food assistance from the government. The proposal, pushed by two-term U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin of Maine, […]
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Trinity Jubilee Center offering nutrition classes, participating in Food Service Program
LEWISTON — The Trinity Jubilee Center, 53 Spruce St., is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. The center’s services include a soup kitchen, food pantry, day shelter, medical clinic, assistance with job applications, community workshops, and support for people overcoming challenges. Beginning Friday, June 22, the soup kitchen will serve a children’s breakfast from 8:30 […]
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Jay mom sees childhood hunger statistics, takes action
JAY — On Saturday, Stacy Greenleaf saw national and state children hunger statistics and wondered what she could do to help. Monday afternoon, she began offering free ‘grab-n-go’ bag meals for anyone who needed one. Greenleaf began her first University of Maine at Augusta college course, Introduction to Human Services, four weeks ago. For that class, she […]
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Lawmakers consider 'food shaming' ban in Maine schools
AUGUSTA — During a senior class assembly last year at one Maine high school, a principal called forward mortified students to warn them in front of their classmates that they would not be able to graduate if their school lunch debts weren’t paid. Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, told lawmakers this week that one of those […]
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Maine Senate OKs bill targeting hunger
AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate has given initial approval to a proposal designed to improve administration of federal rules so hungry children and seniors in the state can get access to nutritious food. The Senate approved the bill by a count of 29-6 on Thursday. Supporters say the bill would improve administration of the federal […]
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Bethel Family Health Center to host first food drive from Aug. 11 to 22
BETHEL — The Bethel Family Health Center is celebrating National Health Center Week by hosting a food drive Aug. 11 to 22 for the Bethel Food Pantry, front office coordinator Kathryn Perry-Abbott said Thursday. Perry-Abbott said this is the first year the center has hosted a food drive for the local food pantry, and they […]
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Maine food strategy set to share survey results, seeks input
LEWISTON — A statewide effort to develop a comprehensive strategy around local food needs, production, distribution and even exporting efforts will share the results of its 2013 consumer survey. The Maine Food Strategy project will hold a public meeting at St. Mary’s Nutrition Center in Lewiston, starting at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. The center is at 208 Bates […]