News - Food Pantry
As the economy falters and food prices rise seemingly as fast as the unemployment rolls, the face of hunger is evolving.
By Tara Tuckwiller Not long ago, a woman visited the Catholic Charities food pantry in Webster County. She said she had already gotten food from another food pantry, but would it be OK if she got some at this one, too? "The only thing they were giving out was Cheetos and Peeps," the woman confided.
Allah Prayer, 18 Eastman St., Concord. A Muslim prayer meeting to worship Allah is held Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. Info: 568-9341 or 369-4350. The group meets at the East Community Center. All Saints Anglican Church - Traditional Anglican Communion, 211 N. Main St., Concord.
By Lindsay Tice LEWISTON - St. Mary's Health Systems has won a pair of national honors for its nutrition program, which includes public gardens, a food pantry and a teaching kitchen. The American Hospital Association awarded the St. Mary's Nutrition Center of Maine a NOVA award late last week.
By Julia Lyon, The Salt Lake Tribune Apr. 21--On a recent warm morning, Windell Johnson reached into his black suitcase, unfolded his coat and put it on.
