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December 9, 2021Ballston Spa National Bank to Host 18th Drive-Thru Food Pantry
Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB), in cooperation with the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York is hosting its 18th contactless drive-thru food pantry on Monday, December 13th, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The event, which will be held at the Bank’s corporate offices located at 990 State Route 67 in Ballston Spa, is open to area families and individuals in need of food assistance. Patrons will receive food on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
Thanks to the Regional Food Bank, an anticipated 18,000 pounds of food will be distributed by BSNB volunteers at the event. Items to be distributed include fresh produce, dairy, frozen meats and non-perishable food items. Since the spring of 2020, food pantries hosted by BSNB have distributed 306,000 pounds of food, benefitting nearly 16,000 people within Albany and Saratoga counties.
In addition to volunteer support, a series of matching campaigns initiated by the bank have already generated donations from community members totaling nearly $35,000. Coupled with $85,000 in support from BSNB, the Regional Food Bank has received nearly $120,000 to date to help those challenged with food insecurity in our region.
BSNB invites the community to join them in providing financial support to the Regional Food Bank. From now through December 13, 2021, the bank will match up to a total of $5,000 in new donations.
WHO: Ballston Spa National Bank Volunteers
Food donated by the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY
WHAT: Drive-Thru Food Pantry
WHERE: Ballston Spa National Bank, 990 State Route 67, Ballston Spa
WHEN: Monday, December 13th, from 9:00 a.m. until supplies are depleted
Donations under the current matching campaign will be accepted until December 13, 2021. Donate directly via the Regional Food Bank’s donation site and select ‘BSNB Matching Campaign’ as your donation designation. Donors may also make checks payable to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York and drop them off at any BSNB banking location or mail to BSNB, ATTN: Regional Food Bank Matching Campaign, PO Box 70, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.
