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June 22, 2022Ballston Spa National Bank to Host 20th Drive-Thu Food Pantry
Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB), in cooperation with the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York is hosting its 20th contactless drive-thru food pantry on Tuesday, June 28th, 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 342,000 pounds of food, benefitting more than 18,000 people within Albany and Saratoga counties.
Expanding on the Bank’s successful fundraising efforts over the course of the pandemic, BSNB is again inviting the community to join them in providing financial support to the Regional Food Bank. From now through June 28, 2022, the bank will match up to a total of $5,000 in donations from the community. To date, similar matching campaigns have raised more than $35,000 in community donations. Coupled with $95,000 in financial support from BSNB, the Regional Food Bank has benefitted from more than $130,000 to help those challenged with food insecurity in our region.
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: Tuesday, June 28th, from 9:00 a.m. until supplies are depleted
Donations under the current matching campaign will be accepted June 28, 2022. 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
