moteur of Daytona Beach, FL simple solution here...jobs that pay better than minimum wage, landlords that don't charge the average income on minimum wage for rent, utilities that don't keep raising rates. Hannaford's jacking prices because an item became popular. Remove the greedy people from society. People will work if you give them a damn decent paying job...or just keep whining and moaning while people steal, beg, borrow and do what they NEED to survive. Unfortunately it will get worse before we collectively smarten the hell up.report abuse

GodsChild of Skowhegan, ME Neighbor Helping Neighbor is delighted to present to the local communities an opportunity to have excellent quality wholesome food at affordable prices. This food is purchased from local wholesalers and presented to you in different menu box options.
This month we have 6 different menu’s from which to choose. This is all first quality food. It is not food pantry or damaged or outdated food, nor is it cheap imported food. For those of you who tried Angelfood and were disheartened at the quality, you will be extremely pleased with the quality of NHN food. This is NOT Angelfood or any of its products. There have been changes in the meats. Last winter we were receiving all our food from Angelfood. We realized that some people who ordered were very disappointed in the meats. NOW, all our food is from local wholesale companies, such as North Center, Sysco, and Poultry Products. These wholesale companies are where all our local supermarkets, grocery stores and restaurants obtain their food. Because of this we think you will be quite pleased with the upgrade in the quality of the food. The food no longer has to travel nearly 1700 miles to get here. The meats are delivered just days before you receive it and the fruits and vegetables the day before. We have worked very hard to provide a truly quality product with actual real savings. A lot of people have the mistaken conception that this is only for those in need or low income. This is co-op buying power so this program is truly for everyone! The more people who participate the greater the savings. We have also included the opportunity for people to purchase with food stamps so this can be truly for everyone not just those with large food budgets. All are welcome to participate. There are no limits. There are no income guidelines. No paperwork to fill out. No community service to perform. There truly are no strings attached. www.oldruggedcross.org or Neighbor Helping Neighbor Skowhegan Maine 474-3700report abuse

couchsurfer of skowhegan, ME I'd like to comment on the food bank & hunger / homeless issue, Skowhegan area---I tried all the numbers that were listed, including churches. Most of the numbers need to be updated & when I finnally got a pastor (& he was very nice), I was told that the only way anyone could get any help was to wait till Monday to apply for help through the "Cupboard" & then use the food bank. Does anyone out there have any updated info? Some families just need help till a new steady job pans out so they can get food & shelter on their own? It's hard when things happen that cause people into situations where they don't have a home anymore & are hard workers. It would be so helpful with winter just around the corner, if an updated list of contacts for food banks & other help were listed in all of the newspapers & on the websites. Thank you.report abuse

Norto of Waterville, ME There is a church with people living in it in Skowhegan. Men only at this point, and beds are available. Ramps for disabled and it is a Christ-based program with a contract to sign. Check it out at the web siite, trinityevangelicalfree.com, plenty of links to let you know the direction of this house church.report abuse

fantasia of augusta, ME I would like to start a series on the homeless and mentally ill. I have a son that is homeless and mentally ill. Is anyone out there with the same problem.report abuse

gidget1987 of Augusta, ME SD of Naples: I too have become disabled and lost my car and house. You told my story. The discrimination against disabled people has to stop. Lumping them in with derilects (sp?) and addicts is so unfair. I had a job I absolutely loved. If I could do it today I'd go back in a heartbeat.report abuse

fantasia of augusta, ME I see and hear of a lot of resources out there. And I just learned that people on disability have a lot of resources available to them. We have to search and find.
There is a food bank in Augusta. St. Marks church, St. Marks Church is the food bank for Augusta. Anyways, they are open most of the week/certain hours which is posted in this newspaper on the door of the building. Downstairs from that is Addies Attic. There they can get free clothing and household items. Also there is toys and books for children. And all is free. Every Saturday of the month there is a free dinner at one of the Churches in Augusta. That also is posted in the paper every weekend. So, someone can get a new outfit and go to dinner for free. Sounds good. Also, looking for a job is another reason to check their clothes out. Actually they have pretty nice quailty clothing and all is organized. I used to volunteer at the Salvation Army Thift Shop in Augusta. It was a great place to go, low prices and nice people. They had to close, due to monies I am assuming. On any given weekend bags were tore apart and clothes all over the yard. Now I hear people at the Goodwill shopping (great place) say I wish that other store was open, but if people would of respected the thrift store it probably would be there.
As for the hungry, I have been there. I have a grown child of my that has a mental illness and lives alone in an apartment. this person usually ends up evicted because of not taking meds and can gets out of control. I was visting and dropped some food off. Age of 24, extremely smart. The cupboards were bare, nothing in them. No dinner plates, no fork, no knives or a cup. And can't go shopping due to his illness that is denied.
Crisis and counseling has been there a few times and said everything is fine. I feel in my opinion that it is easier to sweep things under the rug so to speak. Look for resources.
Volunteer, places need help and it will help you too.report abuse

linda holbrook of augusta, ME I see and hear of a lot of resources out there. And I just learned that people on disability have a lot of resources available to them. We have to search and find.
There is a food bank in Augusta. St. Marks church, St. Marks Church is the food bank for Augusta. Anyways, they are open most of the week/certain hours which is posted in this newspaper on the door of the building. Downstairs from that is Addies Attic. There they can get free clothing and household items. Also there is toys and books for children. And all is free. Every Saturday of the month there is a free dinner at one of the Churches in Augusta. That also is posted in the paper every weekend. So, someone can get a new outfit and go to dinner for free. Sounds good. Also, looking for a job is another reason to check their clothes out. Actually they have pretty nice quailty clothing and all is organized. I used to volunteer at the Salvation Army Thift Shop in Augusta. It was a great place to go, low prices and nice people. They had to close, due to monies I am assuming. On any given weekend bags were tore apart and clothes all over the yard. Now I hear people at the Goodwill shopping (great place) say I wish that other store was open, but if people would of respected the thrift store it probably would be there.
As for the hungry, I have been there. I have a grown child of my that has a mental illness and lives alone in an apartment. this person usually ends up evicted because of not taking meds and can gets out of control. I was visting and dropped some food off. Age of 24, extremely smart. The cupboards were bare, nothing in them. No dinner plates, no fork, no knives or a cup. And can't go shopping due to his illness that is denied.
Crisis and counseling has been there a few times and said everything is fine. I feel in my opinion that it is easier to sweep things under the rug so to speak. Look for resources.
Volunteer, places need help and it will help you too.report abuse

Nonny1 of Gainesville, FL John Jones, your link does not work. However, if you were trying to give a link for the Maine Independent News Media group, PLEASEEEEEE. It's far from "independent." It's a poorly organized group of WAY far-left people who couldn't write the alphabet without help, much less any articles of merit!
There will ALWAYS be hungry people. No matter how much the govt (we the taxpayers) provide, as long as there are humans with choice, there will be poverty. I have gone into homes as a parole officer where the parents ate, spent $ on booze, cigarettes, drugs and lottery tickets while their sad, illiterate, filthy children went hungry. They didn't even get them to school for the free breakfasts and lunches. And as long as politicians make it easy to stay poor w/ programs that demand so little (ex. pushing people not to get married, which is a statistical, legal safeguard for women/children), there will always be poor people. When eligibility requirements are changed for MaineCare (etc) to consider the unmarried baby's father's income that will be one step in the right direction. There are SO many flaws in the programs being offered that government is victimizing people. Bring in business. Give breaks for businesses offering health benefits by lowering taxes. Get people working. Create self-sufficient, working people and you will see a reduction in hunger. You won't ever end it (sadly), but you will reduce it.report abuse

John Jones of Gardiner, ME For I was hungry this is why Gardiner kicked this poor hungry man from his home, why don't you tell the real story about what goes on to poor people who don't have money or smart lawyers? go here and see for yourself www.maineindependantnewsmedia.comreport abuse