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Hunger In Maine, Donna Yellen, Mark Swann, Elena Schmidt Jan 2011

Hunger In Maine, Donna Yellen, Mark Swann, Elena Schmidt

Maine Policy Review

Hunger and food insecurity is on the rise in Maine. Mainers are experiencing a food emergency made graver by the economic recession and rising health costs. The authors of this article discuss hunger in Maine, focusing on private efforts to alleviate it.


Food And The Urgency Of Now, Kevin W. Concannon Jan 2011

Food And The Urgency Of Now, Kevin W. Concannon

Maine Policy Review

Kevin W. Concannon, undersecretary for food and nutrition services in the U.S. Department of Agriculture, discusses the necessity for food and nutrition programs, both because of the increase in hunger in the country and because of the rise in obesity. He notes that the focus on local and healthier foods is important in addressing both hunger and poor nutrition.