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OXFORD, Mass. — bankHometown is starting its 18th year of its annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors fund-raising drive to help local food pantries.
The program, which ends Nov. 30, invites bank customers, employees, and members of the community to donate money toward food pantries throughout the month of November. All donations (up to $2,500 per customer) will be matched dollar for dollar by bankHometown and the total raised will be divided among participating food pantries across Massachusetts and Connecticut in the communities the bank serves.
Checks should be made payable to “bankHometown Neighbors” and can be dropped off at any bankHometown branch or mailed to: Mary C. Mulrenin, Executive Secretary; bankHometown, 31 Sutton Ave., Oxford, MA 01450.
In 2020, through contributions and matching donations, the campaign raised $32,200 and resulted in $2,300 contributions to 14 participating food pantries. Over the years, the program has contributed more than $225,000 to help fight food insecurity.
The bank encourages donations of any amount. The bank will offer those who donate the opportunity to win a $25 gift card at each of its locations.
Robert J. Morton, president and CEO of bankHometown, said: “Neighbors Helping Neighbors is a great example of how communities come together to help others in need. “bankHometown is proud to lead this annual giving tradition and thankful to our valued customers and employees who selflessly give each year.”
The food pantries to be helped: Connecticut: Community Kitchens of Northeastern CT – Killingly; Daily Bread – Putnam; Friends of Assisi – Killingly; Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group (TEEG).
Massachusetts: Athol Salvation Army Food Pantry; Auburn Youth and Family Services, Inc. Food Pantry; CARE Food Pantry – Clinton; Food Share - Southbridge, Charlton & Sturbridge; Friendly House Pantry, Worcester; Friends of the Millbury Seniors; Ginny’s Helping Hand, Inc. – Leominster; Oxford Ecumenical Food Shelf; Sutton Senior Center’s Michael A. Chizy Food Pantry; St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry – Webster.
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