Summary
Maine Needs is a nonprofit organization in Portland, Maine, that collects and distributes necessary items like clothes and toiletries to people in need. Lee Cooper, a 74-year-old volunteer, helps fill orders requested by social workers and community providers. Cooper feels a connection to those he assists, even though he does not meet them directly.
Key Facts
- Maine Needs began as a Facebook group in 2019 and is now a nonprofit organization.
- It operates from a 16,000-square-foot facility in Portland, Maine.
- The organization has over 3,500 volunteers supporting its operations.
- Maine Needs collects items like clothing, bedding, and toiletries for distribution.
- Requests for assistance mainly come from social workers and community providers.
- Lee Cooper, a volunteer, helps by filling specific requests for people in need.
- Cooper volunteers at least twice a week and has been doing so since November.
- He often brings additional donations to contribute to the cause.
