The Maine Community Foundation has announced a $250,000 donation and an effort to mobilize its large network of private donors to address the immediate, emergency need for food facing 170,000 Mainers. Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds are expected to lapse as of Saturday, Nov. 1.
MaineCF President and CEO Deborah Ellwood: No one in Maine wants to see a neighbor – never mind 170,000 Mainers – going without food or going to bed hungr. While the only sustainable solution is through public policy, Maine Community Foundation is making a $250,000 grant to Good Shepherd Food Bank to help keep Maine people from going hungry during this time. We also commit to uplift and spotlight this urgent need with our donors and fundholders.
In addition to its own grant to Good Shepherd Food Bank, MaineCF also announced an effort to spotlight the best ways to support organizations addressing food insecurity to its large network of donors.
MaineCF is using all of its platforms and relationships to encourage people to call or reach out to Good Shepherd Food Bank by phone 207-782-3554, donate online.
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