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The Campaign for Ending Hunger is receiving a fundraising boost thanks to New Dimensions FCU and the Elan Charitable Giving Program. The credit union was…
Tee Off to Help End Hunger
Even though there’s still snow on the ground, plans are underway for the Maine Credit Union League’s annual Ending Hunger Convention Golf Tournament taking place…
Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Longtime President to Depart in June
Kristen Miale, who has guided the Good Shepherd Food Bank for more than a decade, is stepping down as the President of the nonprofit on…
Top Credit Union Fundraisers Announced at Annual Ending Hunger Event
Credit unions had a great deal to celebrate this week. In addition to surpassing our $1 million fundraising goal last year, top credit union fundraisers…
Maine Credit Unions Reach New Fundraising Milestone in the Fight to End Hunger
Credit union representatives from across Maine came together this week to recognize the meaningful contributions our network made to combat hunger in 2022. At the…
Buy a Shopping Bag at Shaw’s and Support the Campaign for Ending Hunger
We are pleased to announce that Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is now participating in the Shaw’s Giving Tag Program. This fundraiser makes…
Campaign Fundraising Results to Be Announced Next Month
The dollars are in and the funds are counted. Which credit union raised the most in 2022 for Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger?…
Ending Hunger as an Outcome of Financial Education
Last week, the Maine Credit Union League partnered with MaineHealth in offering a financial education workshop at Franklin Memorial Hospital’s food pantry. The event was…
Take Note of Two Deadlines in the Week Ahead
A new year is officially underway, which means the League is working hard to wrap up two important credit union efforts: 2022 fundraising for Maine…
100% Credit Union Participation Fuels the Campaign for Ending Hunger’s Success
Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger has grown exponentially since it began in 1990. The success of this important initiative is rooted in the…
Mark Your Calendars to Attend Two Key Credit Union Events Next Year
Calendars tend to fill up fast, especially during the beginning of the new year, and there are two events your credit union won’t want to…
Holiday Meals for Mainers – Two Weeks to Go to Give
December 25 is quickly approaching and the Campaign for Ending Hunger’s Holiday Meals for Mainers initiative is going strong. If you have not done so…
Brewer FCU Helps Feed Its Neighbors In Need
Just in time for the holidays, Brewer FCU made a critical donation to support its friends at the Brewer Area Food Pantry. The credit union…
Maine Highlands FCU Supports Dyer’s Hope House Food Pantry Through Holiday Train Fundraiser
The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train visited Brownville Junction on November 23 for its first cross-continent tour in three years. Representatives from Maine Highlands FCU…
Holiday Meals for Mainers Kicks Off
With Thanksgiving only six days away, the Campaign for Ending Hunger Holiday Meals for Mainers initiative is officially underway. The effort encourages people to make…
Don’t Forget to Purchase Your Fight Hunger Bag at Hannaford’s Brewer Location this Month
November kicks off the season of giving, and Hannaford Supermarkets continue to support Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger through its Fight Hunger Bag…
Holiday Meals for Mainers Returns for 2022
Last year, Maine credit unions came together to encourage people to donate $5 (or more) to help feed a hungry Mainer in their community during…
Fighting Food Insecurity One Financial Lesson at a Time
Callahan & Associates highlights the League’s pilot program with Good Shepherd Food Bank to provide financial education materials to food pantries in Androscoggin and Aroostook…
Cumberland County FCU Raises Over $7,000 to Help End Hunger
Cumberland County FCU is pleased to announce it raised $7,088 at their Fourth Annual Bag Toss Tournament held at Keeley’s Banquet Center last month. The…
Katahdin FCU Hosts Sixth Annual Ending Hunger Golf Tournament
Katahdin FCU’s Sixth Annual Ending Hunger Golf Tournament raised just over $10,000 for Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger. Fifty-four golfers took to the…
Loaves & Fishes Receives Support from Members and Employees at Bangor FCU
Loaves & Fishes has a mission to feed and serve their neighbors in Hancock County with dignity and respect. This week, their important work received…
We’ve Been Selected Again! Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program
Hannaford Supermarket is once again showing its support for Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger through its Fight Hunger Bag Program. During the month…
National Credit Union Foundation Announces New Financial Well-Being Grants
The National Credit Union Foundation has announced two new grant opportunities to bolster credit unions’ ability to offer financial coaching and combat hunger. Applications for…
Bangor Area Hannaford Fundraiser to Benefit Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger
Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger has been selected to be a part of Hannaford’s Fight Hunger bag program. The Campaign will receive a $1…
Dirigo FCU to Host Bowl to End Hunger Tournament
It’s time to lace up your bowling shoes! Dirigo FCU is once again hosting its Bowl to End Hunger Tournament on October 9 at Just-In-Time…