Maine (WABI) – A brand new report exhibits Maine has the very best fee of kid meals insecurity in New England
In keeping with Feeding America’s annual Map the Meal Hole examine, Maine additionally has the second highest fee of general meals insecurity in New England.
The findings present that in 2023, one in eight Mainers and one in 5 youngsters skilled meals insecurity.
Washington, Piscataquis, Aroostook and Somerset counties have the very best meals insecurity fee, in accordance with the report.
Good Shepherd Meals Financial institution of Maine is utilizing the info to name consideration to the pressing want for efforts to finish starvation.
They’re encouraging the neighborhood to assist them of their mission.
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