PORTLAND — “People Remembering and Helping People” was the theme for the 10th anniversary 9/11 tribute by Maine’s credit unions to the five Red Cross Chapters of Maine.

At the ceremony, Maine’s credit unions honored and remembered the victims of 9/11 and their families. Also receiving recognition were the organizations that work each day to protect the health and safety of Maine people, as checks were also presented to the Emergency Food Relief Fund of each Red Cross Chapter.

In addition, as part of the continued effort of Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger, a donation was made to a food pantry located in each chapter. Since 2001, through the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger, Maine’s credit unions have contributed more than $64,110 to the Emergency Food Relief Funds of Maine’s Red Cross Chapters in memory of 9/11.

The five Red Cross Chapters in Maine that received donations are the: Southern Maine Chapter, United Valley Chapter, Mid Coast Chapter, Pine Tree Chapter and Pine Tree-Aroostook Chapter.

The five food pantries in Maine that received donations are the Wayside Soup Kitchen of Portland, Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Food Pantry of Brunswick, St. Mary’s Food Pantry of Lewiston, MANNA Food Pantry of Bangor and Catholic Charities of Maine of Caribou.

The tribute included brief remarks from credit union and Red Cross representatives, and monetary contributions totaling $12,055.