Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger: 2025 Herb Wegner Memorial Award Winner

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger serves as a catalyst for carrying out the shared credit union People Helping People philosophy by nourishing people’s financial lives and their physical well-being. Since its inception, Maine Credit Union’s Campaign for Ending Hunger has united credit unions across Maine to come together voluntarily, demonstrating remarkable enthusiasm and dedication to tackling hunger within the community.  

Maine credit unions see hunger in the communities they serve every day. Thirteen percent of the state’s population is food insecure, including one in five children. Given the challenges that many individuals and families face to put healthy meals on their tables, the impact of the Campaign is deeply meaningful. Their efforts to raise funds, collect food, volunteer, and improve the fiscal security of people statewide through their financial education programs are making a positive difference in combatting one of the state’s most pressing problems, while also elevating credit unions as thought leaders in this space.  

Credit union employees have been the driving force behind this initiative, contributing countless hours to organize fundraisers and events. From bake sales and yard sales to 5k runs and raffles, these efforts reflect the credit unions’ unwavering commitment to enhancing the welfare of their communities. Supported by every credit union in the state and the Maine Credit Union League, this initiative showcases the power of collaboration in addressing social issues.

 

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