Corporate Partners for a Hunger-Free Maine Donate 25 Million Meals in 2024 Says ‘Good Shepherd’

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Corporate Partners for a Hunger-Free Maine is a group of socially responsible businesses and corporate foundations that support Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine’s mission through monetary gifts and/or food donations according to a press release issued from Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine late last week.  With support from these like-minded businesses, the Food Bank is able to provide nutrutious meals to neighbors facing food insecurity and ensure that everyone in Maine has access to the healthy food they need to thrive.

In 2024, 116 Corporate Partners helped provide more than 25 million meals to neighbors across the state.  The Food Bank measures the impact in meals to honor the various ways Corporate Partners contribute.

“As we continue to see rates of hunger rise, Corporate Partners shows their dedication to food security in Maine by giving generously and finding unique ways to further their support,” states Georgia Jenkins, Corporate and Foundation Relations Officer.  “With hunger currently at a ten-year high and our funding at a five-year low, partnership with Maine’s business commuity is more important that ever.’

“Hannaford has been with us since the very beginning and is one of ur closest partners, with their relationship spanning nearly every department of this organization.  Simply put, it is instrumental in our work and that of our network of communit partners,” said Jenkins.

“The ipact of Good Shephard Food Bank on communities throughout our state is trly unmatched,” said Sherri Stevens, Community Impact Manager at Hannaford Supermarkets.  “At Hannaford, we’re honored by this recognition and proud to support Good Shepherd’s mission to combat food insecurit by expanding access to the fresh, nutritious foods that families need to thrive.  We’re deeply committed to this partnership as we work together to end hunger in Maine.”