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Fall in Maine will be here before we know it and The County FCU has been working hard to plan a community event to celebrate the season and raise money for an important cause: ending hunger!
Join the credit union on October 8 as it hosts its first annual Fall Festival to End Hunger at BigRock Mountain in Mars Hill. Attendees will enjoy food trucks, live music, a car show, and experience some of the best fall views in the region. The festival will conclude with fireworks at 8:00 pm. Money raised from sponsors and the entrance fee will benefit local food pantries in Aroostook County and the Aroostook Agency on Aging’s Meals on Wheels program.
“We take helping our friends and neighbors seriously and have committed to making this an annual event to support our communities,” said Dan Bagley, Executive Vice President of The County FCU.
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about event sponsorship opportunities, please email Kerri Watson-Blaisdell at kerri.watson-blaisdell@countyfcu.org. To attend the special event, which will kick off at 2:00 pm, individual tickets can be purchased in advance for $10 at any of The County FCU’s branches. On-site admission will be $15 per person.
“Older adults throughout the County struggle with food insecurities every day, many unable to meet even their most basic nutritional needs,” said Chris Beaulieu, Director of Home Care and Nutrition Services at Aroostook Agency on Aging. “Aroostook Agency on Aging’s Meals on Wheels program is vital to addressing this, yet the need continues to outweigh available funding for nutritional food. This wonderful event will literally put food on the table and allow us to reach more of those older adults who not only rely on these well-rounded meals but also a friendly smile from the volunteer who delivers them.”
Look for festival updates on Facebook and mark your holiday weekend calendars! This event is one that you and your family won’t want to miss.