Consumer Council System of Maine

11/05/2025

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Guess what is coming? Time to get excited!

11/04/2025

Today is VOTING DAY here in Maine 📣 Please check out this link to find voting locations in your town/district: https://tinyurl.com/bdhnr4b7

Remember, every vote and voice counts, including yours 🗣

11/01/2025

Here is your friendly reminder that tonight we gain an extra hour by turning our clocks back. How are you going to spend that time?

10/31/2025

Yes we are all about the mental health conversations! Tonight we pause to wish you a wonderful Halloween evening and a weekend full of self care! Life is hard these days and all the more reason to pause for a few before all the other life stuff!

10/31/2025

Next Tuesday on the 4th is voting day here in Maine. Be sure to plan your vote!

Check out our latest episode of Our Voice of ME where we discuss voting in Maine and referendum question 1 on this year's ballot.

Check out the podcast here and visit our website for information about all things voting: https://tinyurl.com/3cuzp9y5

Don't forget, your voice matters 🗣

10/30/2025

Incredible Support for Maine Families Facing SNAP Challenges! 📣

We want to share this inspiring action from the Maine Farmers Market Managers (MFFM) regarding the Maine Harvest Bucks program.

The commitment: MFFM will continue providing Maine Harvest Bucks at farmers' markets through November, even if SNAP/EBT cards have no remaining funds.

The benefit: Simply show your EBT card at a participating market's Info Booth and receive $15 in Maine Harvest Bucks to spend on fresh, local produce—available every time you visit the market in November!

This program is a win-win: It supports over 30,000 Maine households and provides full-value sales to Maine farmers.

In response to the SNAP funding crisis, MFFM will continue providing Maine Harvest Bucks at farmers' markets regardless of whether your card has remaining funds.

When you show your EBT card at the Info Booth of any participating farmers' market, you'll receive $15 in Maine Harvest Bucks to spend on fresh produce. You can do this every time you visit the market in the month of November.

Maine Harvest Bucks is our statewide food access program that makes shopping at the farmers' market more affordable, and pays farmers the full retail value for their work.

Normally, when you spend SNAP/EBT at the farmers' market, you earn matching bonus Maine Harvest Bucks. SNAP shoppers are an essential part of the farmers' market community and we will do all we can to support you.

If you still have funds on your EBT card, you can continue spending them, and the regular Maine Harvest Bucks match is still in effect.

Find a list of all currently open participating farmers' markets at https://www.maineharvestbucks.org

Not a SNAP shopper, but want to help? We need you.
Maine Harvest Bucks is a highly efficient, effective food security and farmer support program. It empowers over 30,000 Maine households to eat more fresh, local food, and brings over $750,000 a year in direct, full-value sales to Maine farmers' market vendors. Learn more here: https://mainefarmersmarkets.org/emergency-maine-harvest-bucks-available/

10/30/2025

We are proud to share the commitment of State Leadership to supporting Maine families, seniors, and children during these uncertain times. In a powerful move to counteract federal challenges, the Administration is dedicating $1.25 million to strengthen food pantries, Meals on Wheels, and other vital food programs, in partnership with the John T. Gorman Foundation.

This is what Maine is all about: taking care of each other. Let's follow this lead. Please consider donating to your local food bank or checking in on your neighbors today. ❤️

When the federal government fails, Maine will not. When challenges arise, Maine people step up. That’s why are taking action to deliver $1.25 million to strengthen Maine’s food pantries, Meals on Wheels, and other programs that help support the food needs of Maine families, children, seniors and people with disabilities, in partnership with the John T. Gorman Foundation.

My Administration is continuing to evaluate all options and push for solutions in Washington. One of the things I love about Maine is that we take care of each other, which is more important now than ever. I encourage Maine people to donate to your local food bank, check on your neighbors, and support your community in the face of significant hardship caused by this needless federal shutdown.

10/21/2025

Message from Maine DHHS regarding SNAP EBT benefits, read below:

Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has notified every state - including Maine - that November funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the nation’s largest anti-hunger program, will not be issued at this time. Learn more from our latest press release: https://www.maine.gov/.../due-federal-government-shutdown...

Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has notified every state - including Maine - that November funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the nation’s largest anti-hunger program, will not be issued at this time. Learn more from our latest press release: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/news/due-federal-government-shutdown-usda-notifies-states-snap-benefits-wont-be-issued-november-tue-10212025-1200

10/13/2025

The CCSM is closed today in observance of Indigenous People's Day and will reopen tomorrow morning.

This year marks the 6th anniversary of the holiday being recognized by law in the State of Maine, finally replacing Columbus Day on the calendar.

Please follow the Wabanaki Alliance and Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness on Facebook if you don't already 📣 View information about the Wabanaki Nations in Maine and more about what Indigenous People's Day is

10/10/2025

HANDS OFF OUR BALLOTS! 🗳️

Read the Consumer Council System of Maine's latest blog post on why Maine's Question 1 could threaten accessible voting and vital absentee ballot options for Mainers with disabilities. Learn what's at stake and how you can help protect everyone's right to vote.

Published: October 10, 2025 Hands Off Our Ballots Maine is a national leader in voter turnout; a success story built on accessible elections and a deep respect for civic participation. This reputation is backed by data: in the 2022 general election, Maine had the highest voter turnout in the nation....