Thomas Ptacek, a formerly homeless veteran and Preble Street Veterans Housing Services Peer Outreach Coordinator, opened up Monday’s Maine Homeless Veterans Action Committee (HVAC) annual… Read More

When Peter is in the kitchen, people are laughing, smiling, and in high spirits. “Chef Peter” began volunteering at the Resource Center Soup Kitchen several… Read More

On January 3, 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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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