Maine CUs’ Campaign for Ending Hunger
Maine People Helping Maine People
Each year, nearly all of Maines credit unions participate in the Maine Credit Unions' Campaign for Ending Hunger. Since 1990, when this collective effort began, Maine's credit unions have raised and distributed more than $2.7 million to help end hunger in Maine.
BREAKING NEWS...2007 marked another record-setting year as Maine's credit unions raised $366,575.80 to help end hunger in Maine!
To contribute to the Campaign, please visit your local Maine Credit Union, or mail a contribution and make checks payable:
Maine Credit Union League
ATTN: Ending Hunger
PO Box 1236
Portland ME 04104
How the Ending Hunger Campaign works
Participating credit unions raise funds for the Campaign at various times throughout the year. However, the primary period of fundraising is in the fall from September - December.
All money raised is distributed to hunger organizations and food pantries throughout Maine.
100% of all of the money raised by credit unions stays in Maine and goes directly to the cause of ending hunger. All administrative costs are covered by the Maine CU League's Social Responsibility Committee.
The month of November is designated as ending hunger month in Maine and Maine's credit unions are usually involved in a variety of food drives and fundraising activities for ending hunger.
Statistics on Hunger in Maine
More than 40% of Maine kids under the age of 12 show some evidence of hunger
19,375 Maine children are hungry
An additional 64,087 children are at risk of hunger
New data shows that 12% of Maine households, representing 161,000 people, experience food insecurity
Hunger and the risk of hunger are widespread among Maine's low-income families with children
The likelihood of experiencing hunger or the risk of hunger is directly related to income
Children living in households which experienced hunger or the risk of hunger are more likely to experience health or school-related problems.
Several groups are found to be at greater risk of hunger in Maine; children, adults in low income families, disabled persons, persons with special needs, the elderly, those living in rural regions and the inner cities of Maine's largest urban places.
Several factors contribute to hunger in Maine; including income growth that is outpaced by cost of living; high level of underemployment; widening gap between rich and poor; illiteracy; and lack of consumer information on nutrition.
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