Monday, January 12, 2015WARREN, Ohio -- Talmer Bank and Trust is teaming with Second Harvest Food Bank to help “dropkick hunger” with the annual “Become a Soup Bowl Star” drive to feed hungry families. Through Jan. 30, the public is invited to donate canned soup at any Talmer branch.
The goal of the campaign is to help address the drop off in donations to Second Harvest once the holidays are over.
“We appreciate Talmer Bank and Trust helping us replenish the shelves after holiday food distributions,” said Mike Iberis, executive director of Second Harvest Food Bank.
Donations of canned soup may be dropped off at any Talmer Bank and Trust location beginning today through Jan. 30. Talmer Bank and Trust employees will also spend time at Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley to box up the soup for distribution to 153 local food pantries the organization serves. During its two-week drive last January, the bank collected 4,159 cans of soup.
“We greatly appreciate the hard work of Talmer Bank and Trust and the generosity of their customers and employees for donating 2,600 pounds of soup to feed hungry families in our community. This effort provided more than 1,700 meals to local families who need it most,” Iberis said.
Talmer Bank and Trust employees will also spend time at Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley to box up the soup for distribution to 153 local food pantries the organization serves.
“As a community bank, we’re dedicated to strengthening our communities through both charitable contributions and volunteerism,” said Mark Wenick, Talmer Bank Mahoning Valley Region president.
“Across the country and across our Valley, hunger remains a serious problem. The need continues to increase, especially as some families have to choose between paying a heat bill or buying enough food. That’s why Talmer Bank and Trust has decided to once again partner with Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley in supplying local food pantries with much-needed donations,” he continued.
Published by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.
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