Mainers who are eligible for unemployment benefits have had
difficulty accessing those benefits since the Maine Department of Labor switched to a
new software system in December. You can read more about the issues with the
new filing system here: https://www.pressherald.com/2018/01/28/state-unemployment-system-continues-to-frustrate-mainers/
Good Shepherd Food Bank is interested to hear from partner agencies
who are serving people who have not received their unemployment benefits. Have
you seen your numbers go up as a result of this issue? Have you spoken to
patrons who are experiencing problems with the new system? If so, please reach
out to Clara McConnell, Director of Public Affairs, at cmcconnell@gsfb.org or 782-3554 x1166 to share your experiences.