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Campaign For Ending Hunger

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Campaign For Ending Hunger

Jen Burke , Public Affairs & Communications Manager with Maine Credit Union League speaks to WGAN Morning News.

The Maine Credit Union League joined representatives from Good Shepherd Food Bank to announce the launch of a new, month-long fundraising drive to support Good Shepherd Food Bank’s COVID-19 response and community food pantries.

Since 1990, the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger has raised over $9.4 million, including a record-breaking $832,000 raised last year.

The Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger $100,000 Challenge kicks off today and runs until July 4. All donations can be made securely online and are tax deductible. They are encouraging businesses, families, even our own employees to contribute to this effort…and no, you don’t have to be a credit member to make a donation.

 

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