04/12/2026
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to tour the Good Shepherd Food Bank as part of a project with the Interact Club that I co-advise. While the work they do is inspiring, the metrics shared during the presentation were deeply concerning.
The data is clear: food insecurity in Maine is currently at its highest level in nearly a decade.
192,000 people are currently experiencing food insecurity across our state.
This crisis impacts our most vulnerable neighbors, including children, the disabled, and the elderly.
As the economic gap widens and essential programs like SNAP and FNS face cuts, more families are falling through the cracks.
Government programs alone cannot bridge this growing gap. It is going to take a village—our village—to step up and ensure that no one in our community goes hungry.
I am incredibly grateful for the volunteers and staff at Good Shepherd and their partners for the work they do. Let's all look for ways, big or small, to support our neighbors in need.
Get the facts about hunger in Maine.