Maine has the highest food insecurity rate in New England, affecting one in seven people, including 50,000 children. Nationwide, 53 million Americans lack reliable access to nutritious food. Despite this, asking for help brings feelings of shame. Mary Guindon, a former single mother who faced food shortages, now works at a food pantry and empathizes with patrons. Food prices have significantly risen, with staples becoming increasingly unaffordable. A 75-year-old woman at the pantry highlights her struggles with finances and living alone, emphasizing the crisis's personal impact.
Maine is the most food insecure state in New England, with one in seven people often hungry, including 50,000 children, facing stigma in asking for help.
Mary Guindon, 63, recalls the shame of standing in line at the food pantry as a single mother, illustrating the emotional burden of food insecurity.
Food prices soared by 25% from 2020 to 2024, with essentials like chocolate chips, bread, and meat having doubled in cost, exacerbating the crisis.
A 75-year-old patron at the pantry shares her struggles, highlighting the challenges of living alone in a trailer and managing to afford basic needs.
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