2025年9月,志愿人员在缅因州的一个农场拯救了2 000多磅的农产品,这是全州为储藏室节省40 000磅食品努力的一部分。 In September 2025, volunteers rescued over 2,000 pounds of produce at a Maine farm, part of a statewide effort saving 40,000 pounds of food for pantries.

2025年9月18日, 14名志愿者在缅因州新格鲁斯特松林农场收获超过2 000磅的西红柿和胡椒, On September 18, 2025, 14 volunteers harvested over 2,000 pounds of tomatoes and peppers at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine, as part of a gleaning effort by the Cumberland County Food Security Council. 这些产品从浪费中解救出来,被分发给缅因州南部的食品储藏室。 The produce, rescued from being wasted, was distributed to food pantries across southern Maine. 该理事会2025年的募集努力从32个农场节省了40,000多磅粮食,支助了36个储藏室。 The council’s 2025 gleaning efforts saved more than 40,000 pounds of food from 32 farms, supporting 36 pantries. 类似团体在全州范围依靠志愿者应对食品杂货成本上升和可能削减食品安全计划时的粮食无保障问题。 Similar groups statewide rely on volunteers to combat food insecurity amid rising grocery costs and potential SNAP cuts. 尽管该方案产生了影响,但需要增加志愿人员支助,以扩大覆盖面。 Despite the program’s impact, increased volunteer support is needed to expand reach.