NEWS & UPDATES
The Preble Street response to the SNAP crisis
Less than two weeks ago, on Friday, October 24, 2025, Preble Street hosted the Grand Opening of our new Food Security Hub. We hoped that we would have more time to ramp up now that all of the equipment is in place — to refine our recipes and processes and add more staff to meet
How you can help during the SNAP crisis
While programs like the Preble Street Food Security Hub and food pantries across the country are here to support people experiencing food insecurity, we cannot come close to replacing the food supply and dollar value that SNAP provides. SNAP is the biggest and most efficient tool to fight hunger. For every meal that food banks
A bold step forward in the fight against hunger
“This place is just amazing. And thank goodness it’s ready for business. The timing for the opening of this Food Security Hub could not be better. With federal cuts to emergency food assistance and healthcare chipping away at the safety nets that help many people in our community stay fed, healthy, and housed, we collectively need
Compassionate end-of-life care for unhoused individuals
Preble Street’s work is never done in isolation. We are continuously making connections with other social service providers and nonprofits to better serve clients and the needs of the community. This month, we are highlighting a special partner of several of our programs, Hospice of Southern Maine. Hospice of Southern Maine (HSM) works to ensure
Preble Street celebrates grand opening of Food Security Hub at a critical time for food insecurity in the U.S
Hunger in Maine has grown substantially since the pandemic. In 2021, Preble Street responded by launching its vision for the Food Security Hub as a way to meet the increased demand for emergency food services. Today, the result of that vision — the newly renovated Preble Street Food Security Hub — a sustainable, comprehensive, and
Staff highlight: JB – “I can’t think of anything I’d rather have done.”
Preble Street staff are #CompassionInAction, and we want you to get to know them! This month we’re introducing you to JB Carson, Veterans Housing Services Program Assistant Name, title, and program: JB, Program Assistant, Veterans Housing Services (VHS) How long have you worked at Preble Street? I’ve been here for 12 years. What is a
Federal attacks on people in poverty
Instead of providing solutions to hunger, homelessness, and poverty, an onslaught of recent federal actions and policies are attacking the people suffering from these challenges. The massive cuts to food assistance (SNAP), Medicaid, and homeless prevention and housing programs are harming thousands of Mainers, including older adults, people with disabilities, Veterans, families, homeless youth and
Staff Highlight: Judith Uwimbabazi – “The human being that I am today is because of Preble Street and working hard”
Preble Street staff are #CompassionInAction, and we want you to get to know them! This month, we’re introducing you to Judith Uwimbabazi, Caseworker at Elena’s Way Wellness Shelter Name, title, and program: Judith, caseworker, Elena’s Way How long have you worked at Preble Street? Since December 2017. What do you like best about your role? Helping people and
Staff highlight: Sarah Geores – “I’m constantly learning”
Preble Street staff are #CompassionInAction, and we want you to get to know them! This month, we’re introducing you to Sarah Geores, Caseworker at Elena’s Way Wellness Shelter Name, title, and program: Sarah, caseworker, Elena’s Way How long have you worked at Preble Street? Since December 2022 What do you like best about your role?
Statement on expiration of federal funding for anti-trafficking services
From Hailey Virusso, Preble Street Director of Anti-Trafficking Services: Closing out a federal grant is both a tumultuous and grounding experience. In the flurry of contingency planning, documentation, and endings are also the stories of resilience, of healing, of love. At Preble Street, love is the difference – love for the journey, love during pain,
Brian’s Story
Sitting at a table at the Recuperative Care Program (RCP), Brian lays out pages of his art. “I’m working on making a children’s coloring book,” he says. Most of the pieces he has laid out are of captivating coastal scenes featuring birds, boats, and buoys. The longer you look at each page, the more you’ll
Anti-Trafficking Services at risk without federal funds
Pictured: Most of the Preble Street ATS team, in front of a portrait of dee Clarke, a trafficking survivor who became an inspirational advocate As of October 1, Preble Street Anti-Trafficking Services (ATS) and many other anti-trafficking program providers across the country will be left without a large part of their funding. Since launching in