Legally present immigrants cut from federal food aid could see relief in Maine program

Legally present immigrants cut from federal food aid could see relief in Maine program

Weekly food pantry boxes inside High Street Congregational Church in Auburn. (Photo by Eesha Pendharkar/Maine Morning Star.)A Maine lawmaker wants to ensure lawfully present immigrants are able to access food assistance after the federal government limited their eligibility to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The proposal, introduced by independent Rep. Bill Pluecker before the Health and Human Services Committee on Wednesday, woul…