News

Maine food pantries prepare for looming federal funding cuts.

Maine food pantries prepare for looming federal funding cuts.

Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


Maine food pantries are feeling the strain of the looming funding cuts President Donald Trump’s administration plans.

Groups such as Good Shepherd Food Bank say that cuts to the Agriculture Department will mean that more Mainers will go hungry.

Two programs from the USDA that go to help food insecure Mainers are being cut, including the Local Food Purchasing Assistance program.

“Most of our partners across the state are going to see a reduction in both the amount of fresh food from local Maine farms and the shelf stable pantry items that they rely on,” Robin McCarthy, chief advancement officer for the Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine, said in a quote from CBS 13 news.

This program helps purchase locally grown food for pantries.

CBS 13 reports that Good Shepherd distributes federally funded food to about 600 pantries in the state.

Latest Headlines

6 hours ago in Local

Saddleback Has Busiest Day, 3-Day Stretch Ever Over MLK Weekend

The New England ski season has been strong so far.

7 hours ago in Local

Orrington man charged with murder after death of baby ruled homicide

A father is in custody following the death of an infant in Penobscot County.

7 hours ago in Local

Gov. Mills announces steps to improve school bus safety following 2 deadly accidents

Gov. Janet Mills has released plans to improve school bus safety after two fatal bus accidents late last year.

16 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final

Fernando Mendoza lowered his pads into a defender, spun in a full circle, used his hand to keep his balance, then launched himself horizontally and reached the ball over the goal line — an Indiana touchdown and a ready-made poster pic for a title run straight from the movies.

16 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Valentino, designer whose gowns made royals and movie stars feel beautiful, dies at 93

Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns — often in his trademark shade of "Valentino red" — were fashion show staples for nearly half a century, died Monday. He was 93.