Monson Savings Bank Provides $1,000 to Support Springfield Open Pantry Community Services
The Bank’s contribution will help a longstanding regional resource provide essential food assistance and support to individuals and families
Adriano dos Santos, Hampden Branch Manager and Retail Banking Officer of Monson Savings Bank (right), presented a $1,000 donation to (left to right) Jonathan Holden, Development Manager at Open Pantry Community Service, Inc.; Nicole Lussier, Managing Director of Open Pantry Community Services, Inc.; and Margaret Sullivan, Program Director of the Open Pantry Young Parent Living Program.
Open Pantry Community Services in Springfield is a vital resource for individuals and families facing food insecurity throughout the region, providing access to food assistance and related support when it is needed most. Donations help keep essential resources available during the holidays and throughout the year, strengthening the pantry’s ability to respond to ongoing needs in the community.
For neighbors experiencing financial hardship or uncertainty, that dependable, year-round presence can provide both immediate assistance and a meaningful sense of stability. Community support helps Open Pantry continue serving individuals and families with dignity as needs arise.
“No one in our community should have to wonder where their next meal will come from. Open Pantry is a vital source of nourishment, stability, and hope for individuals and families across Greater Springfield, offering compassionate assistance and a dependable place to turn during times of need,” said Dan Moriarty, President and CEO of Monson Savings Bank.
Together for Food Security reflects the understanding that supporting our neighbors takes many forms. The campaign was developed to support and highlight the many interconnected parts of the local food system—from neighborhood pantries and mobile markets to food rescue, urban agriculture, and regional distribution—because each plays a vital role in making sure individuals and families in our communities have dependable access to the food and support they need.
“Support like this helps us continue providing individuals and families with reliable access to food and essential resources when they need them most. We are grateful to Monson Savings Bank for standing alongside Open Pantry and the neighbors we serve throughout the Springfield area,” said Nicole Lussier, Managing Director of Open Pantry Community Services, Inc.
To learn more about Monson Savings Bank's Together for Food Security campaign, visit https://www.monsonsavings.bank/together-for-food-security.html
To learn more about Springfield Open Pantry Community Services, Inc., visit: https://www.facebook.com/OpenPantryInc/ or https://smoc.org/service/open-pantry-community-services/
Incorporated as a mutually chartered community bank in 1872, Monson Savings Bank has one of the longest tenures of service and stability in its market. Civic leaders chartered the bank with the intent to give working men and women the opportunity to save. Today, Monson Savings Bank retains its legacy of empowerment through savings while offering innovative financial services, including digital banking, online mortgage applications, business banking, and commercial lending. The bank serves customers through offices in Monson, Hampden, Wilbraham, Ware, and East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, as well as a retail and business Loan operations center in Wilbraham.
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Hampden, MA - Monson Savings Bank is providing a $1,000 donation to Open Pantry Community Services in Springfield as part of the Bank's Together for Food Security campaign. The contribution will support the organization’s work helping individuals and families access food assistance and related services throughout Greater Springfield. The Bank’s Hampden Branch is serving as a collection site for the organization during October.
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