Down East food pantries see demand spike after SNAP cuts
Brandy Evanson rarely needed to visit food pantries. But with her SNAP benefits slashed from $900 to $120 a month, she has to go often.
Source: bangordailynews.com
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Washington County food pantries increased need as benefits wane
Extra SNAP benefits were funded by Congress in response to the pandemic in 2020, but a recent federal law brought emergency benefits to an abrupt end in March.
Source: newscentermaine.com
Demand rises at Maine food pantries after SNAP benefits cut
Food pantries in Washington County, Maine reported they have been swamped. Most reported their numbers doubled in one month.
Source: themainemonitor.org
Monroe County Meals on Wheels celebrates Community Champions Week
Need for new volunteers at Monroe County Meals on Wheels is approaching "critical" level.
Source: poconorecord.com
Food Insecurity, Neighborhood, and Health Care Utilization in Health System Adults
This retrospective study examined food insecurity and neighborhood disadvantage in health system patients as predictors of acute health care utilization.
Source: ajmc.com