Ballston Spa National Bank issues $5K Food Pantry Challenge
BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. » Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB) announced a matching campaign to support the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York.
BSNB will add to an initial donation of $5,000 by matching the first $5,000 in new cash gifts to the food bank that are received as part of the campaign. The match applies to donations received now through May 27.
“BSNB volunteers recently hosted a drive-thru food pantry in coordination with the Regional Food Bank. With member food pantries facing a sharp increase in demand due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we felt compelled to provide additional support,” said Christopher R. Dowd, BSNB president and CEO in a press release.
“As a result, BSNB has made an initial donation of $5,000 to support the Regional Food Bank’s efforts and is issuing a challenge to match up to another $5000 in support. We hope the challenge will incite those who also want to help with a way to make their donation stretch even further.”
“Over the last nine weeks, the Regional Food Bank has increased their services by more than 50%, providing 9.2 million pounds of food for thousands of people in need – many for the first time in their lives. Our work would not be possible without support from our community,” said Susan Lintner, Director of Community Impact, Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York in the release.
“For every dollar donated, we can provide up to four meals and this generous match will allow us to double that. We are so appreciative of BSNB’s support.”
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.
Checks can be made 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, N.Y. 12020.