Community-led Projects to End Hunger in Maine
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The Permanent Commission is thrilled to announce the recipients of this year’s Narrative Change for Food Security Mini-Award!
In partnership with the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation & the Future’s Ending Hunger in Maine initiative, this program supports Community-Based Organizations in flipping the script on hunger and writing a brighter food future for Maine communities.
Congratulations to this year’s five awardees — and thank you to everyone who applied! Here are some of the exciting projects they’re working on:
Cumberland County Public Health DepartmentCreating a map of retail outlets in Cumberland County that accept SNAP and WIC dollars, helping people shop according to their nutrition priorities. Healthy AcadiaExpanding access to healthy, culturally appropriate produce at Folklore Farm through a farm share credit program for Latine and other migrant/immigrant families. Maine Food Convergence ProjectProducing a food sovereignty zine that lifts up community stories addressing the root causes of hunger — and highlights pathways toward food sovereignty. IFKA Community ServicesCreating a multicultural video amplifying personal stories of resilience and community-driven solutions to food assistance in Lewiston, and hosting a community meal to foster connection and belonging. Northeast Federation of CooperativesHighlighting the Maine rancher cooperative through storytelling about Black ranchers and farmers in Maine, using social media and newsletters to spotlight the role of Maine cooperative economics in advancing food access. |
We can't wait to see the impact of these powerful projects — and continuing to support community-driven solutions to hunger and food injustice in Maine.