Giving Tuesday 2026
Sharing MCHPP Stories of Impact

Click the above video to watch Bea’s Story

Bea’s Story

Bea Furbish has been part of Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program for over 20 years.. 

She volunteered at first at the pantry starting in 2002. Now in her 80s, and disabled from a career as a construction safety director, she is on the receiving end — a food box delivered to her door every two weeks, and approximately $24 a month in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits that she uses for the basics. 

Research has shown that 79% of SNAP households, like Bea’s, include a child, elderly individual or person with a disability. She has watched the need in her community grow: more need, fewer donations, a neighborhood where rents have tripled. She keeps cases of water on hand for people in the community who might not be able to make it to the pantry.

She knows, she says, that there are people no one is counting. "They're just as good as everybody else," she says of the people she has watched come through the pantry door for more than 20 years. "We all need a leg up. We all do, regardless. And sometimes they're not treated that way…and I think that's one of the cruelest things we do."

Join with Us for Giving Tuesday and Help MCHPP Continue to Be There for Neighbors Like Bea

This year, we are harnessing the power of Peer-to-Peer fundraising to make a difference in our community!

Click the link below to create your own fundraising page, activate your network, and begin raising crucial dollars for MCHPP this holiday season.

Together, we are working to raise the funds to provide 10,000 meals from now through Giving Tuesday on December 1!

Set up your own giving tuesday fund drive fundraiser!

How do I set up my MCHPP fundraising page?

  • Click the link to Get Started

  • Scroll to the bottom of your screen and select "Start Your Own Fundraising Page"

  • Follow the simple tutorial to set a fundraising goal and add your contact information

  • Share your custom website link with your network via email, social media, etc. - and start raising vital funds for MCHPP!

  • Keep fundraising through Giving Tuesday on December 1

Questions? We're Here to Help!

If you need any help setting up your peer-to-peer fundraising page, just let us know! Please email Chelsea at cmoody@mchpp.org or give her a call at 207-725-2716 ext. 320 and she will be happy to assist you.