PORTLAND, ME – Evergreen Credit Union and the Maine Mariners are providing more than 12,000 meals to Mainers in need via their Goals for Food initiative. The hockey team and its Official Credit Union, Evergreen CU, raised $6,450 in their combined efforts.
During the Maine Mariners’ 2023-2024 season Evergreen Credit Union teamed up with the Mariners to donate $50 for every goal scored on home ice. All money raised benefits the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger in Maine, which supports organizations that fight food insecurity in Maine.
Together, the organizations exceeded their fundraising goals of $5,000, and they’re excited to up their game next season.
“We couldn’t do this without the support of the Mariners,” said Jason Lindstrom, Evergreen’s President/CEO. “Their players are amazing, and their team has been supportive and collaborative throughout the entire process. We’re all excited to expand this program and increase our donation total for the 2024-2025 season.”
“Anytime we can collaborate with a valued partner to give back to the community is a win in our book,” said Jordan Place, director of global --partnership at the Maine Mariners. “Using our product in a fun and engaging way alongside Evergreen Credit Union in order to give back is very important to our team.”
Added Jen Burke, AVP-communications and outreach with the Maine league, “The Campaign for Ending Hunger would like to thank Evergreen Credit Union and the Maine Mariners for their generous support. Too many hardworking families across our state are struggling with food insecurity. Donations like these help our Campaign feed our neighbors in need.”
Since 1990, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger has contributed over $13.5 million to ending hunger.
Below, Jordan Place, director of Global partnerships; Jason Lindstrom, president/CEO of Evergreen Credit Union; abd Jen Burke, AVP, Communications and Outreach at Maine Credit Union League.