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PublishedAugust 25, 2023
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.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2023
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.'
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2023
Winslow food pantry goes mobile, serving hundreds of central Maine households
The Winslow Community Cupboard used an $86,000 grant from Good Shepherd Food Bank to buy two refrigerated trailers, allowing it to take its services on the road to Clinton, Fairfield, Oakland, Skowhegan, Vassalboro and three locations in Waterville.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2022
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.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2022
Commentary: Public-private partnership can pave way to hunger-free Maine
A unique collaboration spurred by the pandemic led to our state’s lowest food insecurity rates in nearly 20 years. We need more of the same.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2022
More Mainers visit pantries as food insecurity spreads
As donations drop and Maine food banks struggle to meet rising demand, food bank officials call on federal government to extend food access programs.
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PublishedAugust 5, 2022
Good Shepherd Food Bank ready to launch new venture
Harvesting Good has goal of extending locally grown produce year-round into food bank's network.
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PublishedApril 21, 2022
Litchfield officials break ground on new food bank, with eye on serving more residents
The initial construction costs are being funded by a $50,000 grant from the Good Shepherd Food Bank.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2022
As household expenses continue to climb, the lines at the Augusta Food Bank grow longer
Families are struggling to put food on the table and turn to local food banks for help, organizers of the local nonprofit say.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2022
Walk, run, hike or snowshoe: West Bath woman’s outdoor quest for a food bank fundraiser
Losee is hoping to raise $48,000 for the Good Shepherd Food Bank and encourage people of all ages to exercise regularly.
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