WESTBROOK, Maine–The Maine Credit Union League is reporting its Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger raised $1,000,434.19 in food and cash donations during 2022, surpassing its $1 million fundraising goal for the first time.
The Campaign also announced it provided 260 organizations with financial support to help feed Mainers in need, according to the league.
“At the beginning of 2022, credit unions collectively set an ambitious goal to raise $1 million for our shared Campaign for Ending Hunger,” said Todd Mason, president/CEO of the Maine Credit Union League. “Month after month, credit unions, their members, volunteers, and employees came together to raise critical funds to support this initiative. While the journey of raising such a significant amount in twelve months was not easy, the reward is great! Funds raised will uplift hungry Mainers in communities across our state throughout the year.”
Dollars raised by Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger stay in Maine and support organizations such as Good Shepherd Food Bank, Full Plates Full Potential, schools, colleges, food pantries, and meal sites, the league said.
‘A Solvable Problem’
“We recognize that food insecurity is a solvable problem,” shared Scott Johnsen, chief relationship officer at the Maine Credit Union League. “But until every Mainer has access to the healthy meals they need, our Campaign for Ending Hunger will continue raising both awareness and funds to address hunger in our state. I am deeply proud of what we accomplished last year and know we will work just as hard in the weeks and months ahead to ensure 2023 is just as successful.”
Since the Campaign’s inception in 1990, it has raised over $12.3 million to combat hunger in Maine.
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