缅因州食品储藏室在不断增长的需求和资金削减方面挣扎,敦促提供粮食和志愿者捐款。 Maine food pantries struggle with rising demand and funding cuts, urging donations of food and volunteers.

由于杂货价格上涨和联邦削减粮食援助,缅因州各地的食品储藏室面临需求增加的问题,使得许多居民享受的食品补贴减少或根本没有。 Food pantries across Maine are facing increased demand due to rising grocery prices and federal cuts to food assistance, leaving many residents with reduced or no SNAP benefits. 好牧人粮食银行等组织支持600多个机构,报告燃料、交通和食品成本不断上涨。 Organizations like Good Shepherd Food Bank, supporting over 600 agencies, report rising costs for fuel, transportation, and food. 财政捐赠对于大宗采购和支付开支至关重要。 Financial donations are vital for bulk purchases and covering expenses. 捐助者应检查当地的食堂需求,这些需求通常包括不易腐坏的营养物品,如罐头蔬菜、豆类、整粒谷物和低钠汤,有些则接受新鲜产品或鸡蛋的季节性供应。 Donors should check local pantry needs, which often include nonperishable, nutritious items like canned vegetables, beans, whole grains, and low-sodium soups, with some accepting fresh produce or eggs seasonally. 如果可以储存,可能需要非食品物品,如卫生间或宠物食品。 Nonfood items like toiletries or pet food may be needed if storage is available. 分类、分发和筹款也需要志愿人员。 Volunteers are also needed for sorting, distribution, and fundraising. 例如缅因州农业部的目录和好牧人地图等资源帮助定位附近的计划。 Resources like the Maine Department of Agriculture’s directory and Good Shepherd’s map help locate nearby programs.