WESTBROOK, Maine–Maine’s credit unions exceeded their goal during a month-long challenge to raise funds to fight hunger.
According to the Maine CU League, the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger raised $121,036 as part of its 30-day, $100,000 Challenge fundraiser.
This is the third year in a row that the Campaign has conducted this monthlong fundraiser to benefit Good Shepherd Food Bank and local food pantries across the state, the league said.
“To coincide with National Hunger Awareness Month, Maine credit unions encouraged their members, local businesses, and others in their communities to make a donation to feed a hungry neighbor in need,” said Todd Mason, president/CEO of the Maine league. “And once again, Mainers stepped up to the challenge. We exceeded our fundraising goal and raised more dollars during this year’s Challenge than we did in 2021. I’m grateful for the outpouring of support for this important initiative and would like to thank everyone who made a contribution.”
‘Never Shy Away’
The $100,000 Challenge kicked off on June 1 and ended on June 30. Donations were accepted online and in credit union branches throughout the month. Seventy-five percent of the funds raised by Maine credit unions online or at local branches will be used to support food pantries and meal sites. Twenty-five percent of the proceeds raised online will benefit Good Shepherd Food Bank.
“Maine people never shy away from helping others in need, so while I’m thrilled with the fundraising results, I’m honestly not surprised we reached our goal to raise $100,000 in 30 days,” said Cheryl Lancaster, chief strategy officer at the MCUL. “Hunger is a significant problem in our state, but if Mainers continue to come together through efforts like these, I’m hopeful we will eradicate hunger in the future. In the meantime, Maine credit unions will do their part to increase access to healthy and nutritious meals for people of all ages, in all corners of the state.”
Contributions Being Accepted
Contributions to the Campaign for Ending Hunger can be made online throughout the year and in select credit union branches.
Since 1990, the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger has raised morethan$11.3 million, including over $930,000 in food and cash contributions in 2021.
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