#foodpantries — Public Fediverse posts

University of Washington: UW researchers launch ‘little free pantry’ mapping pilot, internet-connected pantries in Seattle. “Now, anyone who interacts with micropantries or community fridges in the Seattle area can try out an experimental app, made by University of Washington researchers, that brings a suite of new features to the micropantry network. The app, called PantryMap.org, maps […]

University of Washington: UW researchers launch ‘little free pantry’ mapping pilot, internet-connected pantries in Seattle. “Now, anyone who interacts with micropantries or community fridges in the Seattle area can try out an experimental app, made by University of Washington researchers, that brings a suite of new features to the micropantry network. The app, called PantryMap.org, maps […]

University of Washington: UW researchers launch ‘little free pantry’ mapping pilot, internet-connected pantries in Seattle. “Now, anyone who interacts with micropantries or community fridges in the Seattle area can try out an experimental app, made by University of Washington researchers, that brings a suite of new features to the micropantry network. The app, called PantryMap.org, maps […]

University of Washington: UW researchers launch ‘little free pantry’ mapping pilot, internet-connected pantries in Seattle. “Now, anyone who interacts with micropantries or community fridges in the Seattle area can try out an experimental app, made by University of Washington researchers, that brings a suite of new features to the micropantry network. The app, called PantryMap.org, maps […]

University of Washington: UW researchers launch ‘little free pantry’ mapping pilot, internet-connected pantries in Seattle. “Now, anyone who interacts with micropantries or community fridges in the Seattle area can try out an experimental app, made by University of Washington researchers, that brings a suite of new features to the micropantry network. The app, called PantryMap.org, maps […]

Gift Gardens program returns to help local food pantries https://www.allforgardening.com/1696688/gift-gardens-program-returns-to-help-local-food-pantries/ #FoodPantries #FoodPantry #garden #gardening #gardens #GiftGardenFoodPantryProgram #GiftGardens #GiftGardensProgramReturnsToHelpLocalFoodPantries #RiverBendFoodBank

Fondy Food Pantry sees steady increase in need from Fond du Lac County residents

FOND DU LAC (NBC 26) — At the Fondy Food Pantry people browse and pick out different foods to help feed themselves and their families. Volunteer Cindy Taylor…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Food #FONDDULAC #FONDDULACNEWS #FONDYFOODPANTRY #foodinsecurity #Foodpantries #NBC26 #NBC26NEWS #wisconsin
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2529070/fondy-food-pantry-sees-steady-increase-in-need-from-fond-du-lac-county-residents/

Fondy Food Pantry sees steady increase in need from Fond du Lac County residents

FOND DU LAC (NBC 26) — At the Fondy Food Pantry people browse and pick out different foods to help feed themselves and their families. Volunteer Cindy Taylor…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Food #FONDDULAC #FONDDULACNEWS #FONDYFOODPANTRY #foodinsecurity #Foodpantries #NBC26 #NBC26NEWS #wisconsin
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2529070/fondy-food-pantry-sees-steady-increase-in-need-from-fond-du-lac-county-residents/

Fondy Food Pantry sees steady increase in need from Fond du Lac County residents

FOND DU LAC (NBC 26) — At the Fondy Food Pantry people browse and pick out different foods to help feed themselves and their families. Volunteer Cindy Taylor…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Food #FONDDULAC #FONDDULACNEWS #FONDYFOODPANTRY #foodinsecurity #Foodpantries #NBC26 #NBC26NEWS #wisconsin
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2529070/fondy-food-pantry-sees-steady-increase-in-need-from-fond-du-lac-county-residents/

Fondy Food Pantry sees steady increase in need from Fond du Lac County residents

FOND DU LAC (NBC 26) — At the Fondy Food Pantry people browse and pick out different foods to help feed themselves and their families. Volunteer Cindy Taylor…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Food #FONDDULAC #FONDDULACNEWS #FONDYFOODPANTRY #foodinsecurity #Foodpantries #NBC26 #NBC26NEWS #wisconsin
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2529070/fondy-food-pantry-sees-steady-increase-in-need-from-fond-du-lac-county-residents/

Fondy Food Pantry sees steady increase in need from Fond du Lac County residents https://www.diningandcooking.com/2529070/fondy-food-pantry-sees-steady-increase-in-need-from-fond-du-lac-county-residents/ #FONDDULAC #FONDDULACNEWS #FONDYFOODPANTRY #food #FoodInsecurity #FoodPantries #NBC26 #NBC26NEWS #wisconsin

Fondy Food Pantry sees steady increase in need from Fond du Lac County residents https://www.diningandcooking.com/2529070/fondy-food-pantry-sees-steady-increase-in-need-from-fond-du-lac-county-residents/ #FONDDULAC #FONDDULACNEWS #FONDYFOODPANTRY #food #FoodInsecurity #FoodPantries #NBC26 #NBC26NEWS #wisconsin

Fondy Food Pantry sees steady increase in need from Fond du Lac County residents https://www.diningandcooking.com/2529070/fondy-food-pantry-sees-steady-increase-in-need-from-fond-du-lac-county-residents/ #FONDDULAC #FONDDULACNEWS #FONDYFOODPANTRY #food #FoodInsecurity #FoodPantries #NBC26 #NBC26NEWS #wisconsin

#UnitedStates - #SoupKitchens, #FoodPantries, #FoodBanks

"We provide the most complete list of food pantries, food banks,
soup kitchens, #FreeFood in the US.

Choose your State below to find full details on when food is served or days where food is given away."

FMI:
https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/foodbanks/

#FoodInsecurity #FoodSecurity #Food #FoodAssistance

Food pantries in Waukesha County benefit from GOP drive | Waukesha Co. News

CITY OF PEWAUKEE — The Republican Party of Waukesha County has announced the conclusion of its 2025 Christmas Food Drive, which benefited a number of food pantries around the county. The a…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Food #fooddrive #Foodpantries #news #nonperishableitems #RepublicanParty #WaukeshaCounty
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2442995/food-pantries-in-waukesha-county-benefit-from-gop-drive-waukesha-co-news/

Food pantries in Waukesha County benefit from GOP drive | Waukesha Co. News

CITY OF PEWAUKEE — The Republican Party of Waukesha County has announced the conclusion of its 2025 Christmas Food Drive, which benefited a number of food pantries around the county. The a…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Food #fooddrive #Foodpantries #news #nonperishableitems #RepublicanParty #WaukeshaCounty
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2442995/food-pantries-in-waukesha-county-benefit-from-gop-drive-waukesha-co-news/

Food pantries in Waukesha County benefit from GOP drive | Waukesha Co. News https://www.diningandcooking.com/2442995/food-pantries-in-waukesha-county-benefit-from-gop-drive-waukesha-co-news/ #food #FoodDrive #FoodPantries #news #NonperishableItems #RepublicanParty #WaukeshaCounty

State of Maine: Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Launches New Statewide Food Access Map. “The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) today announced the launch of the Maine Food Access Map, a statewide interactive resource that helps individuals and families locate nearby food pantries, meal sites, school-based programs, WIC clinics, and […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/11/19/state-of-maine-maine-department-of-agriculture-conservation-and-forestry-launches-new-statewide-food-access-map/

Via MottG on Mastodon: Lemontree. From the About US page: “There are more food pantries in the US than McDonalds. Yet, no one has accurate information on their location and hours. We’re building the most comprehensive dataset on food resources, backed by up-to-the-minute data & real user feedback.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/11/10/lemontree/

If you are concerned about food scarcity in your community (and I hope you are), keep in mind that food banks and food pantries may be inaccessible for people who can't drive.

Make sure your people have the means to get food, and if you are going to a pantry for your own household, see if you can give a friend a lift or pick up food for them, too.

#FoodBanks #FoodPantries #FoodScarcity #MutualAid #SNAP

I would love to be able to post about all the #fundraisers and #FoodPantries and services for the #unhoused all over the #USA (and beyond). But I'm only one person. I hope that others do research and post crucial #SupportServices and #MutualAid for those in their areas!

#BuildingCommunity #SupportOthers #SNAPCuts #FoodInsecurity #FightForTheFuture

If you follow US politics, you will know that a critical food assistance program is being suspended as the country heads into cold weather. TL;dr People are going to die.

If you can support people you know directly, please do it.

If you can donate to US food banks in absolutely any region, you can save lives.

I don't know if this will work, but I want to give it a try:

If an incentive would help you to donate to a food bank, I will happily give a free audiobook to anyone who donates.

Send me a DM of your receipt with your personal details blacked out if you need to, or just tell me you've donated (this is Fedi, I trust you), and let me know:
1. The title of the book you'd like. (A link to my catalogue follows at the bottom of the post.)
2. If you want a redemption code for Audible US or Audible UK (my only options; you can change your browser setting or app country code to make them work if you are in other regions).

*I am largely offline at the moment but will do my best to respond within 24 hours.

Lives genuinely hang in the balance. Please do what you can, whatever that might be.

https://adaraastin.ck.page/87de3a4c9f

#USPolitcs #USPol #Food #FoodBanks #FoodPantries #SNAP #FoodScarcity #Poverty

@LeatherCubAndrew Hey, so I came across this resource... It may not be up-to-date, but I saw a lot of the food pantries in Maine listed (I just decided to go with the Maine government list).

About Food Pantries

Food Pantries is not associated with any government agency or nonprofit organization. We list Food Pantries centers throughout the US.

https://www.foodpantries.org/

#FoodBanks #FoodPantries #SNAP #SNAPCuts #FoodInsecurity #FoodPantry #BigUglyBill #SoupKitchens #TrumpSucks

#Massachusetts: Find a local #FoodBank

Need food? A local food bank can help you put food on your table so you don't go hungry.

Notice: President #Trump is currently choosing not to issue November #SNAP benefits that help you and many families put food on the table.

You also may have your benefits cut starting in November because of changes Congressional Republicans and President Trump enacted in the '#OneBigBeautifulBill.' Learn more and check back for updates at mass.gov/

Eastern Massachusetts - #GreaterBoston Food Bank
https://www.gbfb.org/need-food/

Central Massachusetts - #WorcesterCounty Food Bank
https://foodbank.org/find-food/

Western Massachusetts - The Food Bank of #WesternMassachusetts
https://www.foodbankwma.org/

Northeastern Massachusetts - #MerrimackValley Food Bank
https://mvfb.org/member-agencies/

Source:
https://www.mass.gov/how-to/find-a-local-food-bank

#MassachusettsFoodPantries #FoodInsecurity #SNAP #SNAPCuts #FoodPantries #FoodPantry #BigUglyBill #TrumpSucks

#FoodPantries in #Maine’s most vulnerable regions brace for #SNAP lapse

by Cameron Levasseur, October 27, 2025

Excerpt: "Rural areas like #AroostookCounty, where SNAP enrollment is well above the state average, are expected to feel a greater strain, as more residents, missing benefits, will turn to food pantries to fill their need.

"Do those pantries have the supply to meet new demand? The short answer is: they’re trying.

" 'There isn’t a program that can replace that,' Blanchard, Catholic Charities’ director of hunger and relief services, said. 'But we’re best suited to do the most good and hit as much need as possible.'

"Food pantries across Maine are already feeling a squeeze levied by cuts to several key #USDA programs earlier this year. In March, the federal government cut approximately $500 million in funding from The Emergency Food Assistance Program (#TEFAP) which provides American-grown food bought by the USDA.

"The Trump administration also ended the #LocalFood Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program, which gave money to states to purchase locally produced food that would then be distributed to food banks.

" 'Before we were getting maybe four or five cases of something and now we’re getting only maybe one case,' said Rena Kearney, a volunteer at the Mars Hill Community Cupboard — which serves around 14 families weekly. 'If you get one case of string beans, that’s got 24 cans in it, it doesn’t go very far.' "

Read more:
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/27/aroostook/food-pantries-maines-vulnerable-regions-snap-lapse-joam40zk0w/

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/v6DHW

#Mainers #MaineFoodBanks #HungerGames #USDACuts #SNAPCuts #StarveThePoor #TrumpSucks #USPol #FoodAssistance #FoodInsecurity
#Donations #MaineFoodPantries #FoodPantries

#FoodPantries in #Maine’s most vulnerable regions brace for #SNAP lapse

by Cameron Levasseur, October 27, 2025

Excerpt: "Rural areas like #AroostookCounty, where SNAP enrollment is well above the state average, are expected to feel a greater strain, as more residents, missing benefits, will turn to food pantries to fill their need.

"Do those pantries have the supply to meet new demand? The short answer is: they’re trying.

" 'There isn’t a program that can replace that,' Blanchard, Catholic Charities’ director of hunger and relief services, said. 'But we’re best suited to do the most good and hit as much need as possible.'

"Food pantries across Maine are already feeling a squeeze levied by cuts to several key #USDA programs earlier this year. In March, the federal government cut approximately $500 million in funding from The Emergency Food Assistance Program (#TEFAP) which provides American-grown food bought by the USDA.

"The Trump administration also ended the #LocalFood Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program, which gave money to states to purchase locally produced food that would then be distributed to food banks.

" 'Before we were getting maybe four or five cases of something and now we’re getting only maybe one case,' said Rena Kearney, a volunteer at the Mars Hill Community Cupboard — which serves around 14 families weekly. 'If you get one case of string beans, that’s got 24 cans in it, it doesn’t go very far.' "

Read more:
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/27/aroostook/food-pantries-maines-vulnerable-regions-snap-lapse-joam40zk0w/

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/v6DHW

#Mainers #MaineFoodBanks #HungerGames #USDACuts #SNAPCuts #StarveThePoor #TrumpSucks #USPol #FoodAssistance #FoodInsecurity
#Donations #MaineFoodPantries #FoodPantries

#MaineTribes - #FoodAssistance / #FoodPantries

#IndianIslandME: St. Ann / #PenobscotNation DHS Food Pantry
Location: 16 Wabanaki Way, Indian Island
Days and Hours: Fridays 9:00 am. - 1:00 pm.
Contact: Natasha Fields 207-817-7492 or (cell) 207-745-2907 for emergencies

#LittletonME: #HoultonBandOfMaliseetIndians
Location: 88 Bell road, Littleton
Days and Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 - 4:30
Contact: Ashley Foster-Kinney 207-694-5254

Littleton: Maliseet Housing Authority
Location: 13 Clover Court, Littleton
Days and Hours: By Appointment
Contact: Amanda Sabattus 207-532-7260

#PerryME: #Passamaquoddy Food Pantry
Location: 22 Bayview Dr., Perry
Days and Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday Noon - 4:30 pm. & Wednesday 9:00 am. - 3:00 pm.
Contact: Diane Libby 207-853-5139

#PresqueIsleME: #Mikmaq Food Pantry
Location: 37 Midway Drive, Presque Isle
Days and Hours: Call Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:00 pm. Pantry Monday - Friday - By Appointment
Contact: Roxanne Shaw & Kandi Sock 207-764-1972

#Wabanaki #Wabanakik #FoodInsecurity #FoodSecurity #Dawnland #WabanakiAlliance #MaineFoodPantries #SNAP #SNAPCuts #FoodPantries #Mainers

#MaineTribes - #FoodAssistance / #FoodPantries

#IndianIslandME: St. Ann / #PenobscotNation DHS Food Pantry
Location: 16 Wabanaki Way, Indian Island
Days and Hours: Fridays 9:00 am. - 1:00 pm.
Contact: Natasha Fields 207-817-7492 or (cell) 207-745-2907 for emergencies

#LittletonME: #HoultonBandOfMaliseetIndians
Location: 88 Bell road, Littleton
Days and Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 - 4:30
Contact: Ashley Foster-Kinney 207-694-5254

Littleton: Maliseet Housing Authority
Location: 13 Clover Court, Littleton
Days and Hours: By Appointment
Contact: Amanda Sabattus 207-532-7260

#PerryME: #Passamaquoddy Food Pantry
Location: 22 Bayview Dr., Perry
Days and Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday Noon - 4:30 pm. & Wednesday 9:00 am. - 3:00 pm.
Contact: Diane Libby 207-853-5139

#PresqueIsleME: #Mikmaq Food Pantry
Location: 37 Midway Drive, Presque Isle
Days and Hours: Call Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:00 pm. Pantry Monday - Friday - By Appointment
Contact: Roxanne Shaw & Kandi Sock 207-764-1972

#Wabanaki #Wabanakik #FoodInsecurity #FoodSecurity #Dawnland #WabanakiAlliance #MaineFoodPantries #SNAP #SNAPCuts #FoodPantries #Mainers

#MaineTribes - #FoodAssistance / #FoodPantries

#IndianIslandME: St. Ann / #PenobscotNation DHS Food Pantry
Location: 16 Wabanaki Way, Indian Island
Days and Hours: Fridays 9:00 am. - 1:00 pm.
Contact: Natasha Fields 207-817-7492 or (cell) 207-745-2907 for emergencies

#LittletonME: #HoultonBandOfMaliseetIndians
Location: 88 Bell road, Littleton
Days and Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 - 4:30
Contact: Ashley Foster-Kinney 207-694-5254

Littleton: Maliseet Housing Authority
Location: 13 Clover Court, Littleton
Days and Hours: By Appointment
Contact: Amanda Sabattus 207-532-7260

#PerryME: #Passamaquoddy Food Pantry
Location: 22 Bayview Dr., Perry
Days and Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday Noon - 4:30 pm. & Wednesday 9:00 am. - 3:00 pm.
Contact: Diane Libby 207-853-5139

#PresqueIsleME: #Mikmaq Food Pantry
Location: 37 Midway Drive, Presque Isle
Days and Hours: Call Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:00 pm. Pantry Monday - Friday - By Appointment
Contact: Roxanne Shaw & Kandi Sock 207-764-1972

#Wabanaki #Wabanakik #FoodInsecurity #FoodSecurity #Dawnland #WabanakiAlliance #MaineFoodPantries #SNAP #SNAPCuts #FoodPantries #Mainers

#MaineTribes - #FoodAssistance / #FoodPantries

#IndianIslandME: St. Ann / #PenobscotNation DHS Food Pantry
Location: 16 Wabanaki Way, Indian Island
Days and Hours: Fridays 9:00 am. - 1:00 pm.
Contact: Natasha Fields 207-817-7492 or (cell) 207-745-2907 for emergencies

#LittletonME: #HoultonBandOfMaliseetIndians
Location: 88 Bell road, Littleton
Days and Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 - 4:30
Contact: Ashley Foster-Kinney 207-694-5254

Littleton: Maliseet Housing Authority
Location: 13 Clover Court, Littleton
Days and Hours: By Appointment
Contact: Amanda Sabattus 207-532-7260

#PerryME: #Passamaquoddy Food Pantry
Location: 22 Bayview Dr., Perry
Days and Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday Noon - 4:30 pm. & Wednesday 9:00 am. - 3:00 pm.
Contact: Diane Libby 207-853-5139

#PresqueIsleME: #Mikmaq Food Pantry
Location: 37 Midway Drive, Presque Isle
Days and Hours: Call Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:00 pm. Pantry Monday - Friday - By Appointment
Contact: Roxanne Shaw & Kandi Sock 207-764-1972

#Wabanaki #Wabanakik #FoodInsecurity #FoodSecurity #Dawnland #WabanakiAlliance #MaineFoodPantries #SNAP #SNAPCuts #FoodPantries #Mainers

#MaineTribes - #FoodAssistance / #FoodPantries

#IndianIslandME: St. Ann / #PenobscotNation DHS Food Pantry
Location: 16 Wabanaki Way, Indian Island
Days and Hours: Fridays 9:00 am. - 1:00 pm.
Contact: Natasha Fields 207-817-7492 or (cell) 207-745-2907 for emergencies

#LittletonME: #HoultonBandOfMaliseetIndians
Location: 88 Bell road, Littleton
Days and Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 - 4:30
Contact: Ashley Foster-Kinney 207-694-5254

Littleton: Maliseet Housing Authority
Location: 13 Clover Court, Littleton
Days and Hours: By Appointment
Contact: Amanda Sabattus 207-532-7260

#PerryME: #Passamaquoddy Food Pantry
Location: 22 Bayview Dr., Perry
Days and Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday Noon - 4:30 pm. & Wednesday 9:00 am. - 3:00 pm.
Contact: Diane Libby 207-853-5139

#PresqueIsleME: #Mikmaq Food Pantry
Location: 37 Midway Drive, Presque Isle
Days and Hours: Call Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:00 pm. Pantry Monday - Friday - By Appointment
Contact: Roxanne Shaw & Kandi Sock 207-764-1972

#Wabanaki #Wabanakik #FoodInsecurity #FoodSecurity #Dawnland #WabanakiAlliance #MaineFoodPantries #SNAP #SNAPCuts #FoodPantries #Mainers

#BuxtonME Community Cupboard

"The Buxton Community Cupboard has been serving the Buxton community for many years. It is located in the little white house behind the parsonage of the Buxton Centre Baptist Church that is located at 938 Long Plains Rd, Buxton, ME 04093.

This organization relies on donations of food from the good citizens of Buxton, food drives at businesses, schools and cash donations which are spent on food items.

They are always looking for new people to help. Hours of Operation: Friday mornings 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

If you would like more information about the services or would like to volunteer please call (207) 929-6764 and ask for Betty.

Donations: Bring items to the church on Sunday morning or call the church (207) 929-3535 to make arrangements to get them. Cash donations are accepted to buy food."

https://www.barmillscommunitychurch.org/buxton-community-cupboard.html

#Mainers #SouthernMaine #BuxtonMaine #FoodAssistance #FoodInsecurity #Donations #MaineFoodPantries #SNAP #SNAPCuts #FoodPantries

#BuxtonME Community Cupboard

"The Buxton Community Cupboard has been serving the Buxton community for many years. It is located in the little white house behind the parsonage of the Buxton Centre Baptist Church that is located at 938 Long Plains Rd, Buxton, ME 04093.

This organization relies on donations of food from the good citizens of Buxton, food drives at businesses, schools and cash donations which are spent on food items.

They are always looking for new people to help. Hours of Operation: Friday mornings 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

If you would like more information about the services or would like to volunteer please call (207) 929-6764 and ask for Betty.

Donations: Bring items to the church on Sunday morning or call the church (207) 929-3535 to make arrangements to get them. Cash donations are accepted to buy food."

https://www.barmillscommunitychurch.org/buxton-community-cupboard.html

#Mainers #SouthernMaine #BuxtonMaine #FoodAssistance #FoodInsecurity #Donations #MaineFoodPantries #SNAP #SNAPCuts #FoodPantries

#BuxtonME Community Cupboard

"The Buxton Community Cupboard has been serving the Buxton community for many years. It is located in the little white house behind the parsonage of the Buxton Centre Baptist Church that is located at 938 Long Plains Rd, Buxton, ME 04093.

This organization relies on donations of food from the good citizens of Buxton, food drives at businesses, schools and cash donations which are spent on food items.

They are always looking for new people to help. Hours of Operation: Friday mornings 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

If you would like more information about the services or would like to volunteer please call (207) 929-6764 and ask for Betty.

Donations: Bring items to the church on Sunday morning or call the church (207) 929-3535 to make arrangements to get them. Cash donations are accepted to buy food."

https://www.barmillscommunitychurch.org/buxton-community-cupboard.html

#Mainers #SouthernMaine #BuxtonMaine #FoodAssistance #FoodInsecurity #Donations #MaineFoodPantries #SNAP #SNAPCuts #FoodPantries

#BuxtonME Community Cupboard

"The Buxton Community Cupboard has been serving the Buxton community for many years. It is located in the little white house behind the parsonage of the Buxton Centre Baptist Church that is located at 938 Long Plains Rd, Buxton, ME 04093.

This organization relies on donations of food from the good citizens of Buxton, food drives at businesses, schools and cash donations which are spent on food items.

They are always looking for new people to help. Hours of Operation: Friday mornings 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

If you would like more information about the services or would like to volunteer please call (207) 929-6764 and ask for Betty.

Donations: Bring items to the church on Sunday morning or call the church (207) 929-3535 to make arrangements to get them. Cash donations are accepted to buy food."

https://www.barmillscommunitychurch.org/buxton-community-cupboard.html

#Mainers #SouthernMaine #BuxtonMaine #FoodAssistance #FoodInsecurity #Donations #MaineFoodPantries #SNAP #SNAPCuts #FoodPantries

#BuxtonME Community Cupboard

"The Buxton Community Cupboard has been serving the Buxton community for many years. It is located in the little white house behind the parsonage of the Buxton Centre Baptist Church that is located at 938 Long Plains Rd, Buxton, ME 04093.

This organization relies on donations of food from the good citizens of Buxton, food drives at businesses, schools and cash donations which are spent on food items.

They are always looking for new people to help. Hours of Operation: Friday mornings 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

If you would like more information about the services or would like to volunteer please call (207) 929-6764 and ask for Betty.

Donations: Bring items to the church on Sunday morning or call the church (207) 929-3535 to make arrangements to get them. Cash donations are accepted to buy food."

https://www.barmillscommunitychurch.org/buxton-community-cupboard.html

#Mainers #SouthernMaine #BuxtonMaine #FoodAssistance #FoodInsecurity #Donations #MaineFoodPantries #SNAP #SNAPCuts #FoodPantries

#Maine - #FoodAssistance Programs Listed by Town

Read more (alpha sorted):
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/ard/food-assistance/tefap/bytown.shtml

#MaineFoodPantries #FoodInsecurity #SNAP #SNAPCuts #Maine #FoodPantries #Mainers #MaineTribes #Wabanaki #FoodPantry #MaineFoodBanks

#OronoME - #UniversityOfMaine

Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism - Your on-campus food pantry and clothing exchange open to students and employees of the University of Maine.

#BlackBearExchange #FoodPantry and #ClothingSwap

"Having trouble paying your bills and having enough money to buy food? We are here to help. #FoodInsecurity is a reality for many college students and staff. We are here to invest in you and help you finish your education!

VISION

The Black Bear Exchange envisions a community where all those who work at and attend the University of Maine have equitable access to resources; and where creative, situation-specific collaborations are actively nurtured to meet needs. This community will also value the reuse of goods and seek to eliminate the waste of resources. These actions will minimize dependence on supra-local, socially unaccountable systems and better provide for the well-being of all community members.

#MAINECARD is required. You cannot visit without your card. MOBILE MAINECARDS ACCEPTED!

The Black Bear Exchange is now open in the new location – 139 Rangeley Road.

For the Fall 2025 semester, the BBE will be open:
Mondays 12:30-4:30
Wednesdays 12:30-4:30
Fridays 12:00-4:00
Saturdays 9:00-12:00

#Mainecard is required/mobile card works fine. Frozen, refrigerated and non-perishable foods are available weekly. Personal care items are available in the first week of the month. Clothing, shoes and accessories are available FREE."

https://umaine.edu/volunteer/BBE/

#MaineFoodPantries #FoodInsecurity
#SNAP #SNAPCuts #UMaineCommunity #Maine #FoodPantries

#SouthernMaine - #USM Student, Staff and Faculty

Oakhurst Campus #FoodPantry

"The Oakhurst Campus Food Pantry provides essential resources to the USM community to fight food insecurity and meet the basic needs of students, faculty, and staff using a self-assessed need model.

"We believe individuals should have the autonomy to determine their current level of need and be empowered with accessible, equitable, and inclusive resources to alleviate and eliminate the need.

"We distributed over 10,900 lbs of food to the USM community in 2022

"There is no paperwork to fill out or expectation to 'prove' your current need in order to access the pantry; all you need is your current #UniversityOfMaineSystem (#UMS) ID. We do not limit how often you can access pantry resources.

"We offer a wide range of food (non-perishable, cold, and frozen), household, and personal goods. Shop in-person at our Portland campus location or submit a pre-order online, available for pick-up in #PortlandME, #GorhamME, and #Lewiston-#Auburn Campus.

"The Pantry has experienced a steady increase in need over the last 18+ months as reflected in our data; resources distributed, spending to stock pantry items, and the number of people being served. Pantry regulars include undergraduate and graduate students, domestic and international students, and university staff and faculty. What was once supplemental for many people, has become a resource they regularly depend upon."

FMI:
https://usm.maine.edu/dean-of-students/oakhurst-campus-food-pantry/

#MaineFoodPantries #FoodInsecurity #SNAP #SNAPCuts #USM #USMCommunity #Maine #FoodPantries

#SouthernMaine - #USM Student, Staff and Faculty

Oakhurst Campus #FoodPantry

"The Oakhurst Campus Food Pantry provides essential resources to the USM community to fight food insecurity and meet the basic needs of students, faculty, and staff using a self-assessed need model.

"We believe individuals should have the autonomy to determine their current level of need and be empowered with accessible, equitable, and inclusive resources to alleviate and eliminate the need.

"We distributed over 10,900 lbs of food to the USM community in 2022

"There is no paperwork to fill out or expectation to 'prove' your current need in order to access the pantry; all you need is your current #UniversityOfMaineSystem (#UMS) ID. We do not limit how often you can access pantry resources.

"We offer a wide range of food (non-perishable, cold, and frozen), household, and personal goods. Shop in-person at our Portland campus location or submit a pre-order online, available for pick-up in #PortlandME, #GorhamME, and #Lewiston-#Auburn Campus.

"The Pantry has experienced a steady increase in need over the last 18+ months as reflected in our data; resources distributed, spending to stock pantry items, and the number of people being served. Pantry regulars include undergraduate and graduate students, domestic and international students, and university staff and faculty. What was once supplemental for many people, has become a resource they regularly depend upon."

FMI:
https://usm.maine.edu/dean-of-students/oakhurst-campus-food-pantry/

#MaineFoodPantries #FoodInsecurity #SNAP #SNAPCuts #USM #USMCommunity #Maine #FoodPantries

#SouthernMaine - #USM Student, Staff and Faculty

Oakhurst Campus #FoodPantry

"The Oakhurst Campus Food Pantry provides essential resources to the USM community to fight food insecurity and meet the basic needs of students, faculty, and staff using a self-assessed need model.

"We believe individuals should have the autonomy to determine their current level of need and be empowered with accessible, equitable, and inclusive resources to alleviate and eliminate the need.

"We distributed over 10,900 lbs of food to the USM community in 2022

"There is no paperwork to fill out or expectation to 'prove' your current need in order to access the pantry; all you need is your current #UniversityOfMaineSystem (#UMS) ID. We do not limit how often you can access pantry resources.

"We offer a wide range of food (non-perishable, cold, and frozen), household, and personal goods. Shop in-person at our Portland campus location or submit a pre-order online, available for pick-up in #PortlandME, #GorhamME, and #Lewiston-#Auburn Campus.

"The Pantry has experienced a steady increase in need over the last 18+ months as reflected in our data; resources distributed, spending to stock pantry items, and the number of people being served. Pantry regulars include undergraduate and graduate students, domestic and international students, and university staff and faculty. What was once supplemental for many people, has become a resource they regularly depend upon."

FMI:
https://usm.maine.edu/dean-of-students/oakhurst-campus-food-pantry/

#MaineFoodPantries #FoodInsecurity #SNAP #SNAPCuts #USM #USMCommunity #Maine #FoodPantries

#SouthernMaine - #USM Student, Staff and Faculty

Oakhurst Campus #FoodPantry

"The Oakhurst Campus Food Pantry provides essential resources to the USM community to fight food insecurity and meet the basic needs of students, faculty, and staff using a self-assessed need model.

"We believe individuals should have the autonomy to determine their current level of need and be empowered with accessible, equitable, and inclusive resources to alleviate and eliminate the need.

"We distributed over 10,900 lbs of food to the USM community in 2022

"There is no paperwork to fill out or expectation to 'prove' your current need in order to access the pantry; all you need is your current #UniversityOfMaineSystem (#UMS) ID. We do not limit how often you can access pantry resources.

"We offer a wide range of food (non-perishable, cold, and frozen), household, and personal goods. Shop in-person at our Portland campus location or submit a pre-order online, available for pick-up in #PortlandME, #GorhamME, and #Lewiston-#Auburn Campus.

"The Pantry has experienced a steady increase in need over the last 18+ months as reflected in our data; resources distributed, spending to stock pantry items, and the number of people being served. Pantry regulars include undergraduate and graduate students, domestic and international students, and university staff and faculty. What was once supplemental for many people, has become a resource they regularly depend upon."

FMI:
https://usm.maine.edu/dean-of-students/oakhurst-campus-food-pantry/

#MaineFoodPantries #FoodInsecurity #SNAP #SNAPCuts #USM #USMCommunity #Maine #FoodPantries

#SouthernMaine - #USM Student, Staff and Faculty

Oakhurst Campus #FoodPantry

"The Oakhurst Campus Food Pantry provides essential resources to the USM community to fight food insecurity and meet the basic needs of students, faculty, and staff using a self-assessed need model.

"We believe individuals should have the autonomy to determine their current level of need and be empowered with accessible, equitable, and inclusive resources to alleviate and eliminate the need.

"We distributed over 10,900 lbs of food to the USM community in 2022

"There is no paperwork to fill out or expectation to 'prove' your current need in order to access the pantry; all you need is your current #UniversityOfMaineSystem (#UMS) ID. We do not limit how often you can access pantry resources.

"We offer a wide range of food (non-perishable, cold, and frozen), household, and personal goods. Shop in-person at our Portland campus location or submit a pre-order online, available for pick-up in #PortlandME, #GorhamME, and #Lewiston-#Auburn Campus.

"The Pantry has experienced a steady increase in need over the last 18+ months as reflected in our data; resources distributed, spending to stock pantry items, and the number of people being served. Pantry regulars include undergraduate and graduate students, domestic and international students, and university staff and faculty. What was once supplemental for many people, has become a resource they regularly depend upon."

FMI:
https://usm.maine.edu/dean-of-students/oakhurst-campus-food-pantry/

#MaineFoodPantries #FoodInsecurity #SNAP #SNAPCuts #USM #USMCommunity #Maine #FoodPantries

Chiefs’ Humphrey participates in ‘Tailgate Gala’ to benefit food pantries

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Three Kansas City staples came together for a good cause Tuesday night. Chiefs football, Boulevard Brewing and barbecue joined forces for a ‘Tailgate Gala’ benefitting Harvesters and l…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Food #'TailgateGala' #Boulevard #CreedHumphrey #Foodpantries
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2344073/chiefs-humphrey-participates-in-tailgate-gala-to-benefit-food-pantries/

Chiefs’ Humphrey participates in ‘Tailgate Gala’ to benefit food pantries https://www.diningandcooking.com/2344073/chiefs-humphrey-participates-in-tailgate-gala-to-benefit-food-pantries/ #'TailgateGala' #Boulevard #CreedHumphrey #food #FoodPantries

Utah advocates warn of potential scarcity for food assistance in Nov. amid government shutdown

If families can’t access to food assistance programs due to the government shu…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Food #Foodpantries #Governmentshutdown #nutritionprograms #SNAP #snapbenefits #SupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgram #usda #UtahDepartmentofWorkforceServices
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2331506/utah-advocates-warn-of-potential-scarcity-for-food-assistance-in-nov-amid-government-shutdown/

Utah advocates warn of potential scarcity for food assistance in Nov. amid government shutdown https://www.diningandcooking.com/2331506/utah-advocates-warn-of-potential-scarcity-for-food-assistance-in-nov-amid-government-shutdown/ #food #FoodPantries #GovernmentShutdown #NutritionPrograms #SNAP #SnapBenefits #SupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgram #usda #UtahDepartmentOfWorkforceServices

Food Bank of Delaware announces annual Thanksgiving drive | News

DELAWARE- The Food Bank of Delaware has launched its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive to help ensure every family across the state has …
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Food #coasttv #delawarehungerrelief #foodbankofdelaware #Foodpantries #holidaydonations #localnews #milfordfoodbank #nonperishablefooditems #thanksgivingdrive #wrde
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2331159/food-bank-of-delaware-announces-annual-thanksgiving-drive-news/

Food Bank of Delaware announces annual Thanksgiving drive | News https://www.diningandcooking.com/2331159/food-bank-of-delaware-announces-annual-thanksgiving-drive-news/ #coasttv #DelawareHungerRelief #food #FoodBankOfDelaware #FoodPantries #HolidayDonations #LocalNews #MilfordFoodBank #NonperishableFoodItems #ThanksgivingDrive #wrde

As if folks on #SNAP aren't having a hard enough time because of #SNAPCuts , there's this!!! (And it's been going on for a while in other states...)

#Maine DHHS reports #TheftRing of #SNAPBenefits

Maine Public | By Kevin Miller
Published August 15, 2025

"The Maine Department of Health and Human Services is urging federal food assistance recipients in Maine to change the PINs on their #EBT cards and check for fraudulent activity.

"So far this week, about 300 households who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, have lost $76,000 in benefits in a multi-state theft operation. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday that the thieves appear to be using the electronic benefit transfer cards, or EBT cards, at point-of-sale terminals in other states.

"Maine is one of several states that has been hit by the theft operation targeting SNAP, which is formerly known as food stamps. But DHHS officials warned that the number of affected households could rise as the scale of the operation becomes clearer.

" 'This incident appears to be the result of large-scale theft involving stolen card numbers and PINs — sometimes referred to as ‘cloning’ — rather than a localized skimming device,' Ian Yaffe, director of the DHHS Office for Family Independence, said in a statement. 'While this type of fraud and theft have occurred in other states, this is the first time we have seen it at this scale in Maine. We are working with the federal government and our EBT vendor, Fidelity Information Services, to do all we can to prevent further theft of benefits from Maine people who rely on SNAP to supplement their monthly food budget.'

"More than 170,000 Maine residents currently receive SNAP benefits.

"DHHS officials said #FederalRules prohibit the state from replacing stolen SNAP money. That means affected households will have to wait until next month to receive additional benefits. In the meantime, DHHS said it is is working to connect those households with #FoodPantries or other community groups to help them bridge the gap until next month. The office said it is proactively contacting affected households, whenever possible.

"But DHHS officials are urging all SNAP recipients to take steps on their own to strengthen protections on their accounts.

Those steps include:

- Immediately changing the PIN on their EBT card and avoiding easy-to-guess numbers, such as 1234 or birthdays.
- Activating the lock/unlock feature to temporarily block access to benefits when not in use.
- Blocking out-of-state or online transactions.
- Regularly reviewing activity on their accounts.

"Those changes can be made online at the #PinetreeCard website or by using the #ebtEDGE app for mobile phones. Individuals who need assistance using the website or app can call Fidelity Information Services at 1-800-477-7428."

Source:
https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2025-08-15/maine-dhhs-reports-theft-ring-of-snap-benefits

#PublicRadio #MainePublic #MaineNews