SPENCER SAVINGS BANK HOSTED SUCCESSFUL THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE FOR LOCAL CHARITIES
ELMWOOD PARK, NJ (December 1, 2009) – Spencer Savings Bank, headquartered in Elmwood Park, donated more than 1500 pounds of food items provided by both Spencer employees and customers for the Bank’s annual Thanksgiving food drive. Thanksgiving baskets were assembled and delivered to many organizations including: the Loaves & Fishes Interfaith Food Pantry of Garfield, St. Peter’s Haven in Clifton and the Community Food Bank of New Jersey.
For the third consecutive Thanksgiving, Spencer Savings Bank’s customers and employees have gone above and beyond to collect hundreds of canned goods and non-perishable food items to benefit families in need for the holiday season.
"We know charities continue to suffer due to the distressed state of the economy. Lately, they have had an especially tough time raising much needed funds," stated José B. Guerrero, Spencer’s President, Chairman and CEO. "We at Spencer are fortunate to be financially strong and in a position to lend our continued support to those in need. We are hoping this holiday season can be a happy one for our community."
About Garfield’s Loaves & Fishes Interfaith Food Pantry:
The Loaves & Fishes Interfaith Food Pantry in Garfield is a non-profit organization that was established in 1996. The group collects donations to provide Thanksgiving meals to families in the area. They also collect both monetary and food donations all year long, which can be dropped off at their office located at 66 Palisades Avenue, Garfield. This organization not only helps residents of Garfield, but also assists other families requesting assistance in neighboring communities.
About St. Peter’s Haven in Clifton:
The Haven’s Community Pantry is just one of the steps that the organization takes to aid low-income individuals and families in the Clifton area. They also provide nutritional support as needed. The Pantry is open three mornings a week, staffed with the help of volunteers from St. Peter's Church, the community and other organizations. The food pantry now serves more than 500 community members monthly, which is equivalent to more than 54,000 meals per year.
About Community Food Bank of New Jersey:
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey is the leader in raising awareness of hunger and poverty in New Jersey. Their mission is to fight hunger and poverty in New Jersey by helping those in need while seeking long-term solutions. The FoodBank distributes over 23 million pounds of food and groceries a year, which ultimately serves 1,656 non-profit programs including 436 programs supported by its Partner Distribution Organizations. Through their combined efforts, they assist three-quarters of a million low-income people in 18 of New Jersey’s 21 counties.
About Spencer Savings Bank:
Spencer Savings Bank, headquartered in Elmwood Park, NJ, is a community bank serving its local communities with integrity and pride for nearly 70 years. The Bank serves local consumers and businesses by offering a full line of personal and business banking products and services, operating 18 branches throughout northern New Jersey and providing electronic banking convenience via a call center, the Internet, and a network of ATMs. Spencer Savings Bank has more than $1.9 billion in total assets. For more information call 800-363-8115.
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