People Helping People since 1990 with over $16.3 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 raised $1,496,116.71 in its most recent fundraising year and provided support to 298 organizations statewide—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.

2025 Campaign Highlights

  • Last spring, when our partners at Good Shepherd Food Bank were facing federal budget cuts, credit unions rallied together to raise $236,033 in emergency funding relief.
  • Over $78,00 was raised from the Ending Hunger Golf Tournament and Online Auction. This amount surpassed the amount generated in 2024.
  • More than $35,000 in summer meal program support was provided to Full Plates Full Potential, offering students access to a healthy meal while school was out.
  • The 6th Annual Ending Hunger Challenge achieved its best fundraising result ever with over $238,000 raised in one month!

Download the 2025 Year in Review one-pager here.

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 2025, contributing $148,004.24 to combat hunger in the state. Gardiner Federal Credit Union had the highest per member contributions at $7.16 per member.

2025 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 – The County Federal Credit Union
  • 5th Place – PeoplesChoice Credit Union
  • 6th Place – Cumberland County Federal Credit Union
  • 7th Place – Evergreen Credit Union

Total Dollars Raised Per Member

  • 1st Place – Gardiner Federal Credit Union
  • 2nd Place – Acadia Federal Credit Union
  • 3rd Place – Maine State Credit Union
  • 4th Place – Sebasticook Valley Federal Credit Union
  • 5th Place – Atlantic Federal Credit Union
  • 6th Place – PeoplesChoice Credit Union
  • 7th Place – Sabattus Regional Credit Union

Visit Our Campaign Website: www.campaignforendinghunger.org