Sen. Collins: Supporting Maine Farmers and Food-Insecure Families
August 01, 2020
August 01, 2020
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
The effects of COVID-19 on Maine's families, farmers, and food systems have been serious and are certain to persist for months to come. As part of Congress' response to the pandemic, I strongly advocated for the creation of a new program that would help support farmers while simultaneously helping to alleviate hunger in our communities. Through the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, the U.S. . . .
The effects of COVID-19 on Maine's families, farmers, and food systems have been serious and are certain to persist for months to come. As part of Congress' response to the pandemic, I strongly advocated for the creation of a new program that would help support farmers while simultaneously helping to alleviate hunger in our communities. Through the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, the U.S. . . .