LISBON — Lisbon Credit Union recently revealed that it raised $8,000 for the Ending Hunger in Maine campaign in 2016.
Fundraisers included the annual summer basket raffle and autumn bake sale, as well as a holiday 50/50 raffle. Funds were also raised through ongoing sales of Goat Milk Products from Brayer Ridge Farms in Newport and Castine Candles from Benton. All the employees pitched in with “Pay to Wear Jeans” day which happens every Saturday and the first Friday of every month.
The Ending Hunger in Maine campaign is a collaborative effort between all of Maine’s credit unions. All the money raised is distributed to hunger organizations and food pantries throughout the state. The funds raised by the Lisbon
Credit Union and its members will benefit the LACO food pantry of Lisbon Falls and Hope Haven of Lewiston.
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