FARMINGTON — Earlier this year, the Thrifty Beaver Food Pantry on the University of Maine at Farmington campus received a donation of $2,250 from the University Credit Union as part of UCU’s Campaign for Ending Hunger.

Mark Pires, UMF sustainability coordinator and food pantry director, met with UCU Community Engagement Manager Lesley Ridge and Brook York, UCU Farmington branch manager, who presented him with a check to support the pantry in its work of combating food insecurity, according to a news release from the university.

The Thrifty Beaver Co-op is a student-run food pantry and clothing exchange aimed at supporting the campus community and combating food insecurity. Open to all UMF students, faculty and staff, the TBC stocks a variety of items including food, second-hand clothing, dishware, personal care products and books.

As food insecurity persists among the student population in Maine, the Thrifty Beaver continues to be an important campus resource.

“UMF is so grateful for UCU’s continued support of the UMF campus food pantry. Over the past two academic years, student visits have doubled showing the persistence of food insecurity among the student population in Maine. College food pantries play an important role in promoting students’ health and thereby their academic success. UCU’s caring partnership and commitment to this meaningful work is so appreciated,” said Pires.

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