Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program (MCHPP) and Merrymeeting Food Council (MFC) are excited to share that the Merrymeeting Gleaners, previously a program of the Merrymeeting Food Council, will now be run as a program of MCHPP. MFC, the volunteer leaders of the...

If you’ve come by MCHPP in the last two decades, chances are you’ve met Henry Haley, 86. Always ready with a smile and a story, and known for his love of whoopie pies, Henry has diligently spent the last 17 as the organization’s custodian. He is the longest-serving...

Last month, as we celebrated Earth Day we at MCHPP also reflected on how our work can contribute to a more sustainable world. The US food system produces enough to feed everyone in the country over 4,000 calories per day, and yet more than 35 million people experience...

During Black History Month (February) and Women’s History Month (March) we at MCHPP take extra time to honor the lives and accomplishments of these often-overlooked groups. While this is a time to celebrate hard-won progress, it is also a time for many of us to...

MCHPP is heading into 2021 with a new strategic plan to implement. We are excited to continue growing, learning, and improving in order to better serve the community now and into the future. [pdf-embedder...

Thanks to the support of countless donors, partners, and volunteers, Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program is on track to keep pace with the growing need for food in our community during Maine's tough winter months. More than a dozen local businesses have significantly...

Every year, Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program distributes hundreds of Thanksgiving bags filled with nutritious and festive staples to families facing food insecurity. This year, our neighbors facing food hardships require even more support as they continue to...

Too often, when thinking of those experiencing food or housing insecurity, focus is placed on the personal choices that may place someone in a difficult situation. The truth is, the circumstances are most often out of any individual’s control and most Americans are...

Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program will host its annual Harvest Dinner as a Pop-up Chef Series on October 23, November 13, and December 4, featuring local chefs Ali Waks-Adams, Chris Toy, Sanctuary Baking, and more. Proceeds from this series will benefit MCHPP’s...

Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program (MCHPP) recently launched its “Farm to Pantry” initiative designed to provide critical support for local farmers and hungry Maine families. MCHPP has committed $40,000 to purchase fresh produce and protein directly from Maine...