Bangor Savings Bank Announces GSFB
as "Community Matters More" Winner
April 29, 2009
Good Shepherd Food-Bank Receives $5,000 Donation Food-Bank Recognized as Top Nonprofit in Maine by Bangor Savings Bank Foundation Auburn, ME – Good Shepherd Food-Bank was recently awarded $5,000 as part of the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation’s commitment to providing for communities through nonprofit sponsorships, grants and partnership initiatives. The Foundation recently partnered with WLBZ 2, WCSH and WGAN 560 Newsradio to help nonprofits through its Community Matters More program. Maine residents were invited to vote for a variety of nonprofits during the program, and the Food-Bank was in the top eight to receive the most votes. “It’s wonderful to see an outpouring of support from the community,” said Food-Bank executive director Rick Small. “We are thrilled to be included in the top ranking of nonprofit organizations in Maine.” “We know that many folks in Maine are heavily committed to their communities,” said Bangor Savings Bank senior vice president and chief strategic officer Yellow Light Breen. “We are proud to have our company join in their commitment by supporting causes that matter most to the people of Maine.” On Thursday, April 23, representatives from Bangor Savings Bank visited the Food-Bank to present executive director Rick Small with an official check. Maine residents cast more than 86,000 votes for 2,900 nonprofit organizations.
GOOD SHEPHERD FOOD-BANK ANNOUNCES NEW ADDITIONS TO STAFF
Bolsters Organizational Development,
Fundraising and Communications
April 24, 2009
Auburn, ME – Good Shepherd Food-Bank, the largest hunger-relief organization in Maine, has recently hired Cheryl-Ann Jalbert as Manager of Organizational Development and Human Resources, Christine Force as Director of Development and Melody Dowell as Public Relations Coordinator.
“The experience of each will contribute to the success of Good Shepherd Food-Bank’s operations,” remarked Rick Small, executive director of the Food-Bank. “I am confident they will be a wonderful addition to the dedicated staff we are blessed to have at the Food-Bank.”
Jalbert brings 30 years of experience at Hannaford Bros. Co. where she most recently held the position of Human Resources Manager. Her experience at Hannaford includes 9 years with the Distribution Leadership Team and more than 10 years as a facilitator and trainer throughout Hannaford’s Eastern and Western divisions.
Force will manage fundraising, including major gifts, foundation and corporate support, special events, and donor relations. Force was previously Director of Membership and Corporate Development at the Portland Regional Chamber and brings 15 years of experience with Hannaford Bros. Co. Corporate Marketing Department in Promotions and Community Relations.
As Public Relations Coordinator, Dowell will handle media relations and communications. Previously she served as Communications Specialist for St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance in Phoenix, Arizona, developing and implementing public relations and social media plans as well as managing internal and external communication efforts.
Jalbert, Force and Dowell may be reached at the Food-Bank’s administrative office in Auburn at (207) 782-3554.
HELP NEEDED IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER
Good Shepherd Food-Bank Offers Opportunities for Volunteers
May 25, 2009
Auburn, ME – The largest hunger relief organization in Maine is experiencing a shortage of volunteer support, directly affecting food distribution to those who need it most. Good Shepherd Food-Bank relies on volunteers in its mission to provide for those at risk of hunger by soliciting and distributing surplus food to more than 620 partner agencies throughout Maine.
“Today, one in ten Mainers struggles with hunger,” commented Rick Small, executive director of the Food-Bank. “So we depend on the efforts of volunteers, as they stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Food-Bank staff to provide for those in need.” Last year, volunteers contributed more than 60,000 hours to the Food-Bank, assisting with food sorting and delivery, product recovery, gleaning, and special events. Food-Bank volunteers are a diverse group and include individuals and groups from schools, churches, and civic-minded companies and organizations. Willing to give of their time, volunteers are professionals, retirees, stay-at-home parents, students, and even members of the United States military. Food-Bank volunteers play an important role in helping distribute food to hungry children and adults throughout Maine. To learn how you can partner with the Food-Bank as an individual or group, contact Lou Ann Bachelder at (207) 782-3554.
XWAVE Extends a Helping Hand
February 5 , 2009
Good Shepherd Food-Bank has just received a generous donation in order to help the increasing number of Mainers who are struggling in these hard ecconomic times.
"Today Maureen Mazur and I are pleased to co-present the Good Shepherd Food Bank with a check for $5000.00" says XWAVE US Managing Director, BJ Carter. "This donation from Xwave is being presented to the Good Shepherd Food Bank in honor of Frank P. Mazur III. Frank was a long-time friend and partner of xwave and outstanding member of the southern Maine business community. The Good Shepherd Food Bank, which is an amazing organization, has a long standing track record of using each dollar wisely and helping many people which embodies the giving spirit Frank Mazur so often demonstrated."
Photo, left to right: Rick Small, BJ Carter and Maureen Mazur
Hannaford Delivers Results of It's Holiday Drive
Jan. 29, 2009 - Auburn ME - Hannaford Supermarkets representatives visited Good Shepherd Food-Bank today, bringing with them the fruits of their 2008 holiday food drive. The holiday program launched by Hannaford Supermarkets this winter has raised more than $1 million in community support in five states, including $264,400 worth of food and gift cards in Maine.Hannaford Helps Fight Hunger, which ran from Nov. 2 through Jan. 24, featured direct cash donations from Hannaford, as well as in-store promotions that allowed customers to donate food and money to regional food banks and local pantries. One of those promotions let customers purchase $10 boxes filled with essentials for food banks and in turn receive a coupon book worth $50 in savings.
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