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flag York County funds food pantry to serve 3,000 monthly, aiding 26,000 residents amid regional closure.

flag York County, Maine, is addressing food insecurity affecting over 26,000 residents, including 7,000 children, by stepping in after a regional food pantry faced closure. flag The county commission allocated $25,000 from its contingency fund and later approved $100,000 in annual funding to take over operations. flag Now managed in partnership with the Good Shepherd Food Bank and local organizations, the pantry at 5 Swetts Bridge Road in Alfred serves over 3,000 people monthly, with weekly restocking from businesses and special holiday drive-through events. flag The initiative highlights how local government can effectively respond to urgent community needs.

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