LEWISTON — The LA Metro Chamber of Commerce and Uplift LA will hold a free business after hours, hosted by Community Credit Union and Maine Credit Unions, at Good Shepherd Food Bank, 3121 Hotel Road, Auburn.
Attendees will have the opportunity to register for a volunteer shift with time slots starting at 4 p.m. Volunteer shifts will include a facility tour. Because of safety reasons, all attendees are required to wear closed-toed shoes. Business After Hours networking, with food, will run from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Catering and cash bar will be provided by Marco’s Restaurant.
Community Credit Union joins multiple credit unions throughout the state each year to support and promote ending hunger efforts in area communities. October is Ending Hunger Month for Maine Credit Union’s and the chamber will be celebrating the credit unions’ work and partnership with Good Shepherd Food Bank and other entities across the state.
In 2018, participating Maine credit unions raised a record total of more than $792,901 for the Ending Hunger Campaign, bringing total campaign dollars raised to more than $8.5 million.
As the largest hunger relief organization in Maine, Good Shepherd Food Bank provides for Mainers facing hunger by distributing nutritious food to more than 400 partner agencies across the state, including food pantries, meal sites, schools and senior programs. Together with its network, the Food Bank leads a statewide effort to combat the root causes of hunger by engaging in advocacy, nutrition education, and strategic partnerships. In 2018, the Food Bank distributed more than 25 million meals to families, children, and seniors in need throughout Maine.
The Business After Hours is a casual meet-up for strengthening professional relationships within the business community. Food and drinks provided as well as 50/50 and door prizes.
