Freedom Credit Union Supports Food Bank of Western Massachusetts

SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union is helping families in need put food on the table. Its annual campaign for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts extended over three months this summer, raising enough to cover the cost of more than 10,000 meals.

“It warms our hearts to know we’ve helped remove some of the stress families face as they struggle to keep up with the rising cost of food and other necessities,” Freedom Credit Union President Glenn Welch said. “We’re deeply thankful for the generosity of those who helped us support our neighbors living with food insecurity.”

Freedom Credit Union collected donations of cash, non-perishable food, and personal-care items at all its branches, raising a total of more than $3,350. For every dollar donated, the Food Bank can provide three meals. In addition, food donations weighing in at nearly 1,435 pounds were delivered to the Gray House, a member organization benefiting from the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. That amounts to another 1,195 meals.

Every month, Freedom Credit Union collects donations for a different charity. This month, people can make contributions at any branch through Thursday, Oct. 31 to support Rays of Hope in its fight against breast cancer.