Monson Savings Bank Urges Community to Contribute to Food Drive

MONSON — Monson Savings Bank is calling on the community to come together to make a difference during its food drive, happening the first two weeks of November. With food insecurity affecting families across Western Mass., the bank invites everyone to donate non-perishable food items, paper goods, and toiletries to help neighbors in need.

During the first two weeks of November, donations can be dropped at any of the following Monson Savings Bank branches during regular business hours: 146 Main St., Monson; 15 Somers Road, Hampden; 100 Post Office Park, Wilbraham; 136 West St., Ware; or 61 North Main St., East Longmeadow.

Each bank location is partnering with a local food pantry to ensure donations go directly to those in their communities who need them most. In total, the bank will hold six food drives benefitting four local food pantries, including Monson Community Pantry (Monson branch); Springfield Open Pantry (Hampden, Wilbraham, and East Longmeadow branches); Ware Jubilee Food Cupboard (Ware branch); and the Gray House (Loan and Operations Center).

“This is a moment for our community to step up and show what we’re made of,” said Dan Moriarty, president and CEO of Monson Savings Bank. “We’re proud to be part of this effort, and we’re asking our neighbors to join us. Every can, every box, every donation makes a real impact.”

Monson Savings Bank’s commitment to fighting food insecurity goes beyond this bank-wide initiative. This year, it has contributed $32,500 to local organizations that are fighting hunger in the communities the bank serves, including $20,000 to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, part of a $100,000 pledge; $10,000 to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services Food Pantry; $1,000 to Rachel’s Table; $1,000 to the Wales Food Pantry; and $500 to the Feed the Kids Golf Tournament.