Catholic Charities nets national grant

Catholic Charities Maine’s Hunger and Relief Services program has received a $39,559 grant from Catholic Charities USA as part of the national organization’s efforts to fund activities that expand outreach to rural communities. The grant was made possible thanks to funding from the Walmart Foundation.

CCM plans to use the funds to purchase a truck that would be a multi-use vehicle for food distribution to and from two CCM food banks, produce transportation to and from CCM’s Farm for ME program, and hauling of its “Glean Team” trailer that allows CCM to glean/harvest available produce from local farms who are donating their produce to people in need through its food banks.

“Being able to purchase this truck will really make a difference in our ability to keep up with our expansion efforts,” notes Dixie Shaw, director of hunger and relief services.