Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Acadia FCU Distributes $80K in Hunger Relief

These funds, raised during the 2024 Campaign to End Hunger, were delivered directly to local agencies in the communities Acadia serves, ensuring vital support for families facing food insecurity.

This result placed Acadia FCU third out of 53 Maine credit unions for total funds raised in the 2024 Campaign to End Hunger—an increase of more than $28,000 compared to the previous

year. Statewide, Maine’s credit unions collectively raised an astounding $1,303,760.40 to fight hunger across the state.

“At Acadia FCU, distributing these funds is the most rewarding part of the entire campaign,” said Alison Smart, Acadia FCU marketing manager and Ending Hunger Campaign coordinator. “To know that every dollar raised goes right back into our local communities—providing food, hope, and relief to those who need it most—is incredibly humbling. We are grateful for the generosity of our members, staff, and community partners who made this impact possible.”

During the months of June, July, and August 2025, Acadia FCU teammates visited community partners to distribute funds raised in 2024. Recipient agencies in the St. John Valley, Ashland, and greater Bangor area included:

• Aroostook Area Agency on Aging
• First Assembly of God Food Pantry
• John Vianney Parish Food Pantry
• Ashland Food Pantry
• Greater Fort Kent Ecumenical Food Pantry
• Notre Dame du Mont Carmel Food Pantry
• Our Lady of the Valley Food Pantry
• MSAD 33 Take Home Program
• Fish River Rural Health Food Shelf
• Peter Chanel Food Pantry
• Safe Place Food Cupboard
• Bangor Area Homeless Shelter
• Brewer Area Food Pantry
• The Salvation Army of Bangor
• Eastern Area Agency on Aging
• Manna Ministries Food Pantry

In February 2025, Acadia FCU representatives attended the Ending Hunger Results Luncheon, hosted by the Maine Credit Union League and Synergent at Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown. At this event, they celebrated the record-breaking $1.3 million raised collectively by Maine credit unions in 2024.

This milestone highlights Acadia FCU’s ongoing mission to strengthen communities through care, compassion, and action. By returning every dollar raised directly to local organizations, the credit union continues to play an active role in the fight against hunger across Maine.

Hunger relief is a year-round mission, and Acadia FCU keeps that momentum going through ongoing campaigns and community events. Those who wish to join in making a difference can contribute online at https://campaignforendinghunger.org/acadiafcu/.