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Todd Mason is president and CEO of the Maine Credit Union League.
Updated: July 14, 2022
Maine credit unions raise $121K to fight hunger
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A team from the Maine Credit Union League, including Tim Brooks, volunteered at Good Shepherd Food Bank.
By Staff
Maine credit unions have raised $121,036 to fight hunger, exceeding a 30-day, $100,000 month-long challenge issued in June to financial institutions, businesses and individuals to contribute.
That brings the total to more than $11.3 million raised in Maine Credit Unions' Campaign for Ending Hunger since 1990, including more than $930,000 in food and cash contributions raised in 2021. As in the previous two years, proceeds from the 2022 campaign will go to Good Shepherd Food Bank and local food pantries across the state.
“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 and CEO of the Maine Credit Union League, which is based in Westbrook.
“Once again, Mainers stepped up to the challenge," he added. "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.”
The $100,000 challenge ran throughout the month of June. 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 Maine Credit Union League.
“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.”
More information
A complete list of contributors to the $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge can be found here.
For those interested in contributing, donations can be made online throughout the year and in select credit union branches, and credit union membership is not a requirement to make a donation.
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