Maine Highlands FCU Donates Food to Six Local Backpack Programs

Maine Highlands FCU recently donated nearly 800 pounds of non-perishable food to six local backpack programs serving students in the communities surrounding its branch locations. Food was collected throughout September, October, and November, thanks to the generosity of the credit union’s members and employees.

A member of Maine Highlands FCU’s Caring for Community Committee shared, “Our school backpack programs provide snacks and meals for kids facing food insecurity and gaps in government assistance. No child should go hungry, which is why Maine Highlands FCU was excited to focus our most recent fundraising efforts on supporting our local schools. Thanks to the generosity of our members and employees, we were able to not only fill backpacks with nutritious food, but also lift up families and strengthen our community.”

Members of Maine Highlands FCU’s Caring for Community Committee take a photo with Trampas King from the town of Dexter.