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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.

United statesForest cityAroostook countyPleasant pointRegina grabrovacMegan smithAmanda marinoMarilyn stoddardSteve farrarJenny jonesMaria wightMelissa robinsonCarrie cropleyLindy mcclellanKen warnerEmergency food assistance program

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.

United statesAroostook countyForest cityPleasant pointJoyce kryszakMaria wightCarrie cropleyRegina grabrovacSteve farrarAmanda marinoJenny jonesLindy mcclellanKen warnerMarilyn stoddardMelissa robinsonMegan smith

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.

United statesForest cityAroostook countyPleasant pointLindy mcclellanSteve farrarMaria wightJoyce kryszakKen warnerMegan smithRegina grabrovacMelissa robinsonCarrie cropleyAmanda marinoJenny jonesMarilyn stoddard

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