Summary
Bangor's health department is picking up $823,851 from the University of New England for FY27-28 to run nutrition education — a looser, more flexible successor to the old federal SNAP-Ed program aimed at adults and older adults in a food-as-medicine model.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$823,851 in outside funding for two years — no city dollars.
✅Who benefits
Low-income and older adults in Penobscot County who get nutrition education and cooking classes.
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