January 18, 2019
MaineCare Changes Lives
On January 3rd, Medicaid expansion was signed into law in Maine. Since then, more than 500 Mainers have been approved for coverage. With support from Preble… Read More
Take a look back at more than 40 years of empowering people to overcome homelessness, hunger, and poverty.
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updates
January 17, 2019
Attention SNAP Participants
If you participate in SNAP, here is what you need to know while the federal government is partially shutdown. February SNAP benefits are being issued… Read More
January 16, 2019
Patriots Donate Empowerment Coats
The New England Patriots and the Kraft family have earned “extra points” once again for keeping people experiencing homelessness warm! The organization donated 700 Empowerment… Read More
December 21, 2018
Preble Street Receives Shaw’s Hunger Is Grant
Preble Street is truly honored to be the recipient of a $13,534.01 Hunger Is grant from Shaw’s and Star Market Foundation! Shaw’s is a longtime… Read More
December 13, 2018
Preble Street applauds Congress’ passage of bipartisan Farm Bill protecting food assistance
On Wednesday, December 12 the House voted 369-47 to pass a bipartisan Farm Bill, following the Senate’s 87-13 vote to pass the bill Tuesday. Preble… Read More
December 13, 2018
Warming Hearts (and Feet): Linda Holtslander and Her Preble Street Sock Drive
‘Tis the season for giving and Peaks Island-resident, and Preble Street volunteer extraordinaire, Linda Holtslander did something this year that reminded us all what it… Read More
November 29, 2018
All Paws on Deck!
Dozens of volunteers join us every day at Preble Street, offering their time, energy, and unique skills to serve people in need. Some are great… Read More
November 20, 2018
The blinders are off this #GivingTuesday
UPDATE: You did it! Because of you, Allen has independence, Cary reclaimed her life, Carolyn speaks out, Jeff is safe and protected, and Jim works to change… Read More
September 27, 2018
Volunteer of the Month: Melodie
It’s been almost 10 years since Melodie Wilson started volunteering at Florence House to help serve upwards of 50 women a warm dinner every Wednesday… Read More
August 24, 2018
Volunteer of the Month: Kristin
At Preble Street, a wellspring of institutional knowledge lives and breathes in the form of volunteers. The Volunteer of the Month for August, Kristin Lindvall,… Read More
August 24, 2018
Hungry Mainers Rely on SNAP
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—formerly known as food stamps—is our nation’s most important and effective anti-hunger program. SNAP reduces hunger and food insecurity by… Read More
August 24, 2018
Support the Senate Farm Bill
You can fight hunger in Maine by protecting SNAP! The current Farm Bill expires on September 30. Call, email, and visit the offices of your… Read More
in the news
January 11, 2019
Advocates push for law to vacate convictions of human-trafficking victims
Survivors of human trafficking rallied Thursday in Augusta to increase public awareness about forced laborers or sex workers in Maine and to advocate for a… Read More
January 03, 2019
Mills set to reject LePage’s last-minute attempt to cut Medicaid
In the wake of her formal inauguration, during which Governor Janet Mills said she will implement voter-approved Medicaid expansion, advocacy groups are hopeful that Maine’s… Read More
December 22, 2018
At vigil, Portland remembers and honors homeless members of the community who have died
For the 24th year in a row people gathered in Portland Friday on the longest night of the year to remember those from greater Portland’s… Read More
December 21, 2018
Portland honors lost members of homeless community
Friday night, people in Portland remembered members of the city’s homeless community who have since passed away. The event included live music, a candle light… Read More
December 15, 2018
Farm Bill maintains SNAP, contains provisions for maple, honey, and organics
Preble Street and other poverty relief organizations in Maine are relieved that the 2018 US Farm Bill has passed with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or… Read More
December 02, 2018
Home is a place to say hello and goodbye
“Watching my father’s struggles was a painfully long goodbye. Fortunately, Logan Place gave a father and his children the chance to once again say hello.”… Read More
November 13, 2018
A strong safety net is one way we can honor our veterans’ sacrifices
“Yes, thoughts and prayers are appreciated, but to truly honor our veterans, we need to move beyond platitudes. Our nation must commit to providing reliable… Read More
October 12, 2018
Maine politicians take questions from homeless in series of forums
Preble Street Homeless Voices for Justice is hosting candidates in a series of forums. On Friday, Independent Sen. Angus King, Republican state Sen. Eric Brakey,… Read More
October 08, 2018
Affordable housing saves lives and saves the community money
Increased homelessness and its root causes are not unique to Portland. Despite what we hear about a strengthening economy, homelessness and hunger have exploded and… Read More
May 13, 2018
Commentary: A broken mental health system
Behind the struggles with drugs, crime and extreme poverty in Portland’s Bayside neighborhood – described in a lengthy article in the May 6 Maine Sunday Telegram –… Read More
April 18, 2018
Group of veterans leave letters asking that Congressman Poliquin not support the Farm Bill
A group of veterans gathered outside of Congressman Poliquin's office urging him not to support the Farm Bill.
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