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74-Year-Old Volunteer Transforms Lives at Maine Needs
10/2/2025
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Story summary
- Lee Cooper, 74, volunteers at Maine Needs in Portland, aiding more than 9,500 orders this year.
- Maine Needs acts like a food bank, providing clothing, toiletries, and cleaning supplies to all of Maine since 2019.
- Cooper recalls a memorable order for a woman moving into a sober house, with care and an encouraging note.
