Hussey Seating Donates $10,000 to Good Shepherd Food Bank

North Berwick, Maine – In response to the rapid escalation of food insecurity in Maine caused by the COVID-19 crisis, Hussey Seating Company has partnered with Good Shepherd Food Bank and donated $10,000. Hussey Seating has also launched a virtual food drive and is matching all donations made by their 300+ employees.

“We have participated in many food drives over my time at Hussey but this is our first virtual one,” said Gary Merrill, President and CEO of Hussey Seating. “We believe it’s our duty as members of the Maine community to give back in times of need. While our business was, and continues to be affected by this pandemic, we are incredibly fortunate to have not experienced the level of economic hardships that has impacted many of our community members. I would challenge other business leaders in similar situations to do the same. Your neighbors are struggling.”

Good Shepherd Food Bank estimates that $6.3M in additional resources will be needed over a six-month period to help Mainers struggling with hunger as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. This represents a 150% increase to their baseline six-month operating costs. The mission of Good Shepherd Food Bank is to eliminate hunger in Maine by improving access to nutritious food for people in need, building strong community partnerships, and mobilizing the public in the fight to end hunger

About Hussey Seating Company:

A family-owned company founded in 1835, Hussey Seating Company is a world leader in developing and manufacturing seating solutions for the sports and entertainment, education, and worship markets. Hussey's high-quality range of seating includes fixed polymer and upholstered chairs, telescopic platforms, telescopic gym seating (traditionally known as gym bleachers), and portable folding chairs.

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Stephanie Whitman
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207 676 0288