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People Helping People since 1990 with over $13.5 million raised to combat hunger in Maine. For a breakdown of state-specific hunger statistics for Maine, please visit the Campaign’s website.
Cooperation Works
- Maine credit unions contributed $1,303,706.40 to end hunger in 2024 and supported 274 organizations across Maine, including local food pantries, meal sites, and schools.
- The Campaign is the signature social responsibility campaign for Maine’s credit unions. 100% of all funds raised by the Campaign stay in the state.
- The initiative is the largest, non-hunger organization-based, philanthropic fundraising effort to end hunger in Maine.
The Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is a 501(c)(3), which means all contributions are tax-deductible! For more information, please contact Jen Burke at 800.442.6715, ext. 295.
2024 Campaign Highlights
- Nearly $3,000 worth of food donations were collected.
- The Annual Ending Hunger Golf Tournament and Silent Auction combined raised over $69,000 for the Campaign—the auction alone bringing in its highest amount yet at just over $9,000.
- Good Shepherd Food Bank received $89,953.45 from credit unions and the Campaign.
- The 5th annual $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge raised more than $154,000 in October, with $10,200 helping Special Olympics Maine fund a new pilot backpack program to meet the needs of food insecure athletes.
- Over $19,000 in financial support to help local schools and Full Plates Full Potential feed students during the summer months.
- More than $21,000 was provided to Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital for their food insecurity efforts.
The top seven credit unions in terms of dollars contributed to end hunger in Maine and per member contributions are annually recognized. Atlantic Federal Credit Union was the top credit union fundraiser in 2023, contributing $156,831.51 to combat hunger in the state. Gardiner Federal Credit Union had the highest per member contributions at $6.72 per member.
2024 Top Seven by Category
Total Dollars Contributed to End Hunger in Maine
- 1st Place – Atlantic Federal Credit Union
- 2nd Place – Maine State Credit Union
- 3rd Place – Acadia Federal Credit Union
- 4th Place – Maine Savings Federal Credit Union
- 5th Place – PeoplesChoice Credit Union
- 6th Place – Sebasticook Valley Federal Credit Union
- 7th Place – The County Federal Credit Union
Total Dollars Raised Per Member
- 1st Place – Gardiner Federal Credit Union
- 2nd Place – Acadia Federal Credit Union
- 3rd Place – Sabattus Regional Credit Union
- 4th Place – Sebasticook Valley Federal Credit Union
- 5th Place – Atlantic Federal Credit Union
- 6th Place – Central Maine Federal Credit Union
- 7th Place – Maine State Credit Union
Download the 2024 Year in Review one-pager here.
