Maine Public

SNAP benefits begin to rollout in Maine after shutdown 'chaos'

As the end to the government shutdown seems near, Gov. Janet Mills directed Maine DHHS to start sending benefits to eligible ...
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Maine has begun distributing full SNAP benefits amid legal battle, governor says

Gov. Janet Mills says full benefits to eligible SNAP beneficiaries in Maine began flowing Monday morning, as the Trump ...

Here’s where SNAP is distributed in Maine

The announcement that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits wouldn’t be distributed in November rippled through ...
Central Maine

Mainers start to receive SNAP benefits again, despite confusion over funding

An appeals court Sunday night refused a request from the Trump administration to stop full benefits for households that ...

Mainers receiving November SNAP benefits, though it remains unclear who is paying

Mainers have begun to receive food assistance benefits for the month, despite conflicting guidance from the Trump ...

Maine Veterans Project sees unprecedented demand for food, heating assistance amid government shutdown

The Maine Veterans Project is a nonprofit based in Bangor that serves veterans, with the goal of reducing veteran suicide.
Central Maine

Waterville couple delivers meals to Mainers who lost SNAP benefits

After her own battles with food insecurity, a Waterville resident is cooking meals for community members in need.
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As SNAP funding cuts near, Maine steps in to cover food assistance

Of the total pledged, $1 million will come from the governor's contingency account, with the John T. Gorman Foundation contributing $250,000 to supplement food supplies for Maine households.

Will food stamps be available in November? Can I still use EBT card? Updates in Maine

It's unclear when Maine residents will see federal SNAP benefits, but recipients will still get help from the state ...