Employees of Central Maine Power (CMP), a subsidiary of Avangrid, donated more than 1,000 pounds of food through company-wide drives to regional food banks ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The food collections were part of CMP’s participation in 92 Moose’s Camp Out Hunger and a company-wide food drive to fight hunger in Maine communities. 

“Giving back is part of our DNA at CMP. Our employees donated more than half a ton of food to local food banks because we care deeply about supporting those in need,” said Linda Ball, President and CEO of CMP, in a news release. “We power Maine, and we’re proud to be good neighbors, helping each other when it matters most. This reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthen the communities we proudly serve and call home.” 

CMP contributed nearly 900 pounds of non-perishable food to 92 Moose’s Camp Out Hunger Food Drive. CMP is a sponsor of the event, which is Central Maine’s largest annual food drive, helping the Capital Region Salvation Army stock its shelves with enough food to support families well into the summer months, according to CMP. 

In addition, CMP employees donated nearly 1,000 food items to the Augusta Food Bank as part of the company-wide food drive. This initiative was part of a broader Avangrid effort spanning 27 offices across Maine, Connecticut, New York, and Oregon, resulting in the collection of more than 10,000 food items donated to 20 local food pantries. 

"The food need is especially urgent, especially during the holiday season. Central Maine Power has been a terrific supporter of the Augusta Food Bank for many years. Their recent donation of non-perishable food couldn't come at a better time,” said Bob Moore, CEO of the Augusta Food Bank. “The AFB will provide more than 1,000,000 meals in total this year to 2,500 individuals each month through a variety of programs we offer. Community support like this makes it possible for us to meet those needs. When local businesses and organizations step up, it reminds us that fighting hunger is truly a community effort.” 

In 2025, CMP employees dedicated their time to volunteer with Maine organizations such as Mid Coast Hunger Prevention, Preble Street Food Security Hub, United Way of Kennebec Valley, The Locker Project, and Wayside Food Program.

About Central Maine Power Company

Central Maine Power Company (CMP), a subsidiary of Avangrid, Inc., is Maine’s largest electricity transmission and distribution utility. Established in 1899 and based in Augusta, Maine, CMP serves approximately 660,000 customers across 346 communities in central and southern Maine. It operates approximately 23,500 miles of distribution lines and 2,900 miles of transmission lines. Over the last decade, the company has invested approximately $3.5 billion in Maine system infrastructure. For more information, visit www.cmpco.com. 

About Avangrid

Avangrid, Inc. is a leading energy company in the United States working to meet the growing demand for energy for homes and businesses across the nation through service, innovation, and continued investments by expanding grid infrastructure and energy generation projects. Avangrid has offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, and Oregon, including operations in 23 states with approximately $48 billion in assets, and has two primary lines of business: networks and power. Through its networks business, Avangrid owns and operates eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.4 million customers in New York and New England. Through its power generation business, Avangrid owns and operates 80 energy generation facilities across the United States producing 10.5 GW of power for over 3.1 million customers. Avangrid employs approximately 8,000 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America’s best corporate citizens – in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. The company was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2025 for the seventh consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information, visit http://www.avangrid.com. 

About Avangrid Foundation

The Avangrid Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization that funds philanthropic investments that primarily impact communities where Avangrid, Inc. and its subsidiaries operate. Since 2001, the Avangrid Foundation and its predecessors have invested more than $42.4 million in partnerships that focus on building sustainable, vital and healthy communities; preserving cultural and artistic heritage; advancing education; and improving people’s lives. The Avangrid Foundation is committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in the United States. For more information, please visit https://www.avangrid.com/avangrid-foundation.