Janet Mills considers ‘alternatives’ to help Mainers facing food stamp cuts

Janet Mills considers ‘alternatives’ to help Mainers facing food stamp cuts

BRUNSWICK, Maine — Gov. Janet Mills is talking with legislative leaders about ways the state could help Mainers facing abrupt food stamp cuts due to the federal government shutdown. The U.S. Department of Agriculture notified states last week that payments under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program won’t be issued in November. Food pantries across the country are bracing for massive need to bridge the gap for a program that serves 170,0…