Elaine Appleton Grant

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Elaine Appleton Grant is a lifelong print, online and audio journalist and a veteran of NPR member stations WBUR (Boston), New Hampshire Public Radio and Colorado Public Radio.

This year, she has been reporting on food insecurity and related issues for a range of news outlets, including The Maine Monitor, The Guardian, the Associated Press and NPR. She lives in Belfast with her husband and their ancient cat, Lady.

Contact Elaine via email: moc.s1771003155eilla1771003155tsacd1771003155op@en1771003155iale1771003155

A woman reaches toward an item on a food pantry shelf.

Maine’s food pantries stare down volunteer shortage while anticipating cuts

At Neighbor’s Cupboard in Winterport, funding cuts aren’t the biggest challenge. It's keeping volunteers, especially as they get older.

ByElaine Appleton Grant

September 28, 2025