Hunger Resources

Hunger is a growing problem in Maine and across the nation. Here are some additional resources about hunger.

Fact Sheet - information about hunger in Maine and the work of Good Shepherd Food Bank (PDF)

Map the Meal Gap - a study by Feeding America containing 2010 county-level food insecurity data

USDA Household Food Security in the United States, 2011 - annual food insecurity data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Additional information from USDA about measuring food insecurity can be found here.

Hunger in America 2010 - a report by Feeding America

Hunger in America 2010 - Local Report Prepared for Good Shepherd Food Bank (PDF)

Child Food Insecurity in the U.S. 2006-2008 - a report by Feeding America

Poverty in Maine 2010 - a report by the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center

We depend heavily on Good Shepherd Food Bank for most of our food. Without Good Shepherd's deep discounts our funds would be exhausted on a regular basis.

- Ellee Simons, Waldoboro Food Pantry
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