During October and November, Merrimack Valley Credit Union held its annual food drive in each of its 19 retail branch locations, supporting organizations from southern New Hampshire to the south coast of Massachusetts.
Branches collected nonperishable food items in celebration of the season of giving. Branch managers and their teams were encouraged to choose organizations that operate in their areas to have a direct impact on the communities they serve. Local pantries that received donations included Emmaus, Haverhill; Methuen Arlington Neighborhood; Neighbors in Need, Lawrence; Our Neighbor’s Table, Amesbury; and the People’s Pantry, North Andover.
“It is our honor and pleasure to support community food pantries during the holiday season,” says Merrimack Valley Credit Union Vice President of Retail Banking Jim Potter. “These organizations play such an important role in providing families with meals during the holidays and our team members really enjoy supporting those that are close to their workplace and the members they help each day.”
The credit union is now hosting its annual toy drive at every one of its branches. The public is asked to bring new, unwrapped toys to a local branch.