WESTBROOK, Maine–Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Emergency Response Program has received a $15,000 donation from Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger.
“Our credit union network is proud to support Good Shepherd’s Emergency Response Program as part of our Campaign for Ending Hunger,” said Todd Mason, president/CEO of the Maine Credit Union League. “We also are pleased to be raising awareness about this critical program, which allows Good Shepherd to swiftly and adequately respond to a food crisis wherever and whenever there is a need. We hope our engagement will encourage others to contribute as well.”
According to the league, Good Shepherd Food Bank identified two immediate needs for the Maine Credit Unions’ donation. First, a portion of the funds will go to a Food Mobile in the Jackman area, where there is a significant and immediate need for healthy food. Second, the Maine Credit Unions’ donation will provide food credit and a new refrigerator for an Oxford area pantry. The refrigerator will increase cold storage capacity for the pantry and, as a result, the amount of healthy, fresh produce they’re able to accept for distribution to their clients.
The Campaign for Ending Hunger has raised over $8.5 million dollars since its inception in 1990.