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June 11, 2020Ballston Spa National Bank to Host Third Drive-Thru Food Pantry
Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB), in conjunction with the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York and the Town of Milton, is hosting a contactless drive-thru food pantry on Monday, June 15, beginning at 10:00am at the Milton Town Hall. The drive-thru food pantry is open to Saratoga County area families and individuals in need of food assistance. This will be one of two events of this kind that BSNB hosts in June.
As New York State is reopening, and people return to work, financial strain remains, and the need for assistance continues. Thanks to the Regional Food Bank, an anticipated 18,000 pounds of food will be distributed at the event, including fresh produce, dairy, frozen meats and non-perishable food items. BSNB volunteers will welcome attendees and load boxes of food directly into each vehicle’s trunk.
BSNB will also be donating $5,000 to the Food Bank on Monday, and will be announcing a renewed campaign to match up to an additional $5,000 in community donations by the end of the month. The added assistance will help put healthy meals on family dinner tables as many may still be struggling with illness or loss of income. In order for the Food Bank to receive the match from BSNB, donate directly via the Regional Food Bank’s donation site and select ‘BSNB Matching Campaign’ as your donation designation.
WHO: Ballston Spa National Bank Volunteers
Food donated by the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY
WHAT: Drive-Thru Food Pantry
WHERE: Milton Town Hall, 503 Geyser Road, Ballston Spa
WHEN: Monday, June 15, from 10:00 a.m. until supplies are depleted
The event is open to the public and free of charge. Patrons will receive food on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. All volunteers will follow CDC guidelines by wearing appropriate masks and gloves while actively practicing social distancing.
Supporters 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. The match applies to new donations received as part of the campaign now through June 27, 2020.
