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The finish line is in sight! After a month filled with generosity, kindness, and a shared commitment to fighting hunger, the seventh annual $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge is coming to a close. Tomorrow, October 31, is the final day to contribute, and we’re calling on Maine’s credit union movement to help us finish strong!
Throughout October, credit unions, employees, members, and community supporters have stepped up to make a meaningful difference for Mainers experiencing food insecurity. The Maine Credit Union League extends a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who has donated, organized fundraisers, spread the word, or encouraged others to get involved. Your generosity is a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together around our shared People Helping People philosophy.
This year’s Challenge set an ambitious goal of raising $100,000 in just one month to provide 200,000 healthy meals through Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger. With every $1 donated providing two healthy meals, each contribution—no matter the size—helps put food on the tables of Maine families, children, and seniors facing hunger.
There’s still time to make your mark!
If you haven’t yet participated, now is the perfect opportunity to join the effort! Contributions made before the Challenge concludes on October 31 can still help us make an even greater impact. Donors also have the opportunity to be recognized on the Campaign’s 2026 Challenge Contributors page, where individuals, credit unions, and organizations are celebrated for their generosity. There’s still time to add your name and/or logo to this growing list of supporters!
As we approach the end of October, we’re reminded that while the Challenge may be wrapping up, the need for hunger relief continues year-round. Every dollar raised helps strengthen our collective efforts to ensure more Mainers have access to the nutritious food they need.
Let’s make these final hours count! Whether it’s making one last donation, encouraging a coworker or member to contribute, or sharing the Challenge with your community, there’s still an opportunity to make a difference.
Thank you for helping make this year’s Challenge another meaningful demonstration of the credit union difference. Together, we’re showing Maine what it truly means to be People Helping People.
For questions or to coordinate last-minute contributions to the Challenge, please contact Jen Burke and Lauren Simonds.