A report issued jointly by five U.N. agencies said hunger outpaced population growth in 2020, with nearly 10% of all people estimated to be undernourished.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
School may be out, but central Maine organizations ensure students get meals
According to the National Summer Food Service Program, there are at least 400 free food sites in Maine.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: In Maine, worldwide, small fish could be the future for seafood
A researcher’s recognition indicates that anchovies and sardines have more to offer in the fight against world hunger.
Posted inNation & World
Biden quietly preparing for food stamp increase without Congress
A review of the so-called Thrifty Food Plan, ordered by Biden two days after he took office, could trigger an automatic increase in benefits as soon as Oct. 1.
Posted inNation & World
Biden expanding summer food program for 34 million schoolchildren
The program reflects the Biden administration’s attempts to nearly stamp out child poverty.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: The food we throw away is hurting the planet
More than a third of all food produced is thrown away, and it produces greenhouse gases at an alarming rate.
Posted inMaine
Pandemic reveals race disparities around hunger in Maine
Local organizations have stepped in to deliver culturally appropriate food right to the doors of people in immigrant and tribal communities.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Video: Augusta students topple 1,333 cereal boxes in philanthropic lesson benefitting food bank
Students and community members collect the cereal boxes for the Augusta Food Bank. The food will save the food bank about $5,000.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Michelle Obama aims to give a million meals in new children’s food show, campaign
A campaign tied to the Tuesday debut of Michelle Obama’s children’s food show is aiming to provide more than one million meals to communities with food insecurity.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Mainers in need can’t afford austerity budget
This is no ordinary recession, and state spending should reflect that.