“Behind every dollar raised is a neighbor, a family or a child who needs reliable access to food,” said Elise Baldacci, president of the Maine Credit Union League.
“For 35 years, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger has shown what’s possible when credit unions work together for the greater good. These results reflect the deep compassion and community leadership credit unions bring to strengthening communities and supporting the organizations on the front lines of hunger relief across Maine.”
At the beginning of 2025, credit unions set a goal of raising $1.35 million in honor of the campaign’s 35th year fighting hunger—and surpassed it together. That shared success enabled the campaign to support 298 organizations statewide, reinforcing the vital hunger-relief work taking place in Maine communities.
“During a year of uncertainty—marked by funding cuts and a government shutdown—credit unions stepped up quickly and decisively,” said Jen Burke, vice president of Outreach & Strategic Initiatives at the Maine Credit Union League. “Their commitment to addressing hunger in their communities never wavered. In fact, their resolve was strengthened by the growing need and their shared desire to put the credit union ‘people helping people’ philosophy into action.”
Since the campaign was founded in 1990, Maine credit unions have contributed more than $16.3 million to support hunger-relief efforts across the state, Baldacci added. “As fundraising efforts continue into 2026, credit unions remain committed to building on this momentum—working alongside community partners, responding to emerging needs, and ensuring this long-standing effort to end hunger in Maine grows even stronger in the year ahead.”