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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. ....

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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. ....

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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. ....

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Mainers struggle to find therapists in the state's 'forgotten county'

Meeting remotely with a therapist is one option, but for some, including small children, it’s not the best solution. ....

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For those in need, in-person therapists are hard to find in Maine

Teletherapy is one option, but for some, including small children, it’s not an ideal solution. ....

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