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PublishedJuly 20, 2020
Maine Voices: Hungry Mainers need help from Washington to feed their families
The COVID-19 crisis has created a food insecurity epidemic and the Republican-controlled Senate needs to respond.
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PublishedMay 29, 2020
Our View: Maine is left on its own as hunger rises
The state was left out of a federal program created to put fresh, healthy food into the hands of struggling Americans.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2020
Our View: ‘Food shaming’ law just one step in fighting student hunger
Free school meals should be available for all students.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2020
Maine Compass: We can end hunger in Maine in this decade
Partnerships on the state and local levels involving government and charitable organizations are needed to meet this important goal.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2019
Our View: Why aren’t we doing more to end hunger?
Millions of Americans still don't get enough food.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2019
‘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.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2019
Our View: We are having the wrong debate over school meals eligibility
We should be talking about how to expand school meals, not arguing over whether students deserve them.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2019
Our View: Don’t lose sight of food stamp cuts
While the nation is engrossed in a historic impeachment inquiry, 1 million families are at risk of losing vital support.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2019
Maine Voices: Washington shouldn’t leave needy, hungry students behind
Speak out against a proposal that will slash access to free school meals and affect children's ability to learn.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2019
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.
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