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RADIO ADDRESS: Taking care of our neighbors this holiday season.

Posted: November 30, 2018

In Maine, we look out for our neighbors. It’s just an important part of who we are. We lend a helping hand when someone on the side of the road...

Gov. LePage willing to break state law to take food of Mainers’ tables

Posted: June 23, 2016

AUGUSTA — Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond released the following statement after learning that Gov. Paul LePage’s proposal to cease state...

Alfond: Gov. LePage's needless SNAP fight puts Mainers at risk for hunger

Posted: June 22, 2016

AUGUSTA — Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond is urging Gov. Paul LePage to retract his threat to eliminate the Supplemental Nutrition...

Senate endorses Alfond’s bill to streamline anti-hunger program

Posted: April 07, 2016

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate on Thursday gave initial approval to a bill that would expand access to food for hungry children and seniors by...

Alfond recognized in fight to end hunger in Maine

Posted: March 24, 2016

AUGUSTA — The Maine Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics on Thursday honored Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond of Portland for his contributions...

Access to food for thousands of hungry Mainers at stake in Alfond’s bill

Posted: February 25, 2016

AUGUSTA — During a public hearing Thursday at the Health and Human Services Committee, Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond, D-Portland,...

Food insecurity requires legislative action, says Sen. Alfond

Posted: January 25, 2016

Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond of Portland released the following statement in response to the Portland Press Herald’s weekend feature on...

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