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The Sanford Backpack Program Inspires Maine When it comes to struggles with food insecurities, Maine children need our help more than ever. According to SanfordStrong.org, one out of every four children in the state of Maine lacks access to the food they need on a daily basis. When in school most of these children are able to qualify for Maine supplemental food benefits, either for free or at a reduced amount however, once the end of the week rolls around, the weekend can be sparse for many chi...

Maines Top Youth Volunteers of 2021 Selected by National Program The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honors Sanford and Lisbon students with a $2,500 scholarship, silver medallion and invitation to virtual celebration for their work addressing the challenges of a changing world News provided by Share this article Share this article NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Grace Davie, 16, of Sanford and Miranda Torrey, 12, of Lisbon today were named Maines top youth volunteers of 2021 b...

Boxes of Joy help to fight food insecurity High school junior Grace Davie teamed up with the Sanford Backpack Program to gift essential items to food-insecure people this holiday season. Author: Sebastian Bennage (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 4:54 PM EST December 11, 2020 Updated: 4:55 PM EST December 11, 2020 SANFORD, Maine — Families in Sanford struggling with food insecurity were received a box of Christmas joy Thursday. Through the Sanford ...