Monson Savings Bank Donates $1,000 to Aida's Food Truck

Monson, MA – Reinforcing its commitment to supporting organizations that make a meaningful difference in the communities it serves, Monson Savings Bank donated $1,000 to Aida's Food Truck through its 2026 Community Giving Initiative. The donation was made possible through votes cast by local community members, who selected Aida's Food Truck as a deserving recipient of support.
 
Monson Savings Bank President & CEO Dan Moriarty and Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Michael Rouett, along with other representatives from Monson Savings Bank, presented the donation to Aida Torres, Founder of Aida's Food Truck, and volunteer Bob Ainsworth.
Aida's Food Truck is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families facing food insecurity throughout the region. Through community partnerships and volunteer efforts, the organization provides meals and essential support to those in need while fostering a spirit of compassion and connection.
 
"One of the most rewarding aspects of our Community Giving Initiative is seeing community members actively choose organizations that are making a real impact in their neighborhoods," said Dan Moriarty, President & CEO of Monson Savings Bank. "The fact that local residents voted for Aida's Food Truck demonstrates how much this organization means to the people it serves. We are honored to support Aida and her team as they continue their important work addressing food insecurity and helping neighbors in need."
 
Aida Torres, Founder of Aida's Food Truck, expressed her appreciation for the community's support and the Bank's generosity: "We are incredibly grateful to everyone who voted for Aida's Food Truck through Monson Savings Bank's Community Giving Initiative. Knowing that our community believes in our mission means so much to us. This donation will help us continue providing food and support to individuals and families who need it most."
 
Volunteer Bob Ainsworth echoed those sentiments: "Aida's Food Truck is powered by people who genuinely care about helping others. It is inspiring to see the community rally behind our mission and vote for us as part of this initiative. We sincerely thank Monson Savings Bank and everyone who cast a vote to recognize the work being done to support local families."
 
Michael Rouette, EVP & COO of Monson Savings Bank, emphasized the importance of community participation in the Bank's giving efforts: "Our Community Giving Initiative is unique because it puts the decision-making directly into the hands of the people who live and work in our communities. When residents vote for organizations like Aida's Food Truck, they help direct resources where they believe they will have the greatest impact. We are proud to support an organization that exemplifies generosity, compassion, and service to others."

The donation is part of Monson Savings Bank's annual Community Giving Initiative, which provides financial support to local nonprofits and community organizations chosen by community vote. The program reflects the Bank's longstanding commitment to investing in organizations that strengthen the quality of life throughout the region and address the needs that matter most to local residents.
 
Founded by Aida Torres, Aida's Food Truck has become a valued community resource by providing meals and support to individuals and families experiencing hardship. With the help of dedicated volunteers and community partners, the organization continues to make a difference by ensuring that no neighbor is left behind.
 
Monson Savings Bank's Community Giving Initiative supports local nonprofits and community organizations that make a meaningful impact throughout the region. Each year, community members are invited to vote for nonprofit organizations they would like the Bank to support. By placing the power of giving directly in the hands of the community, the program helps direct funding to organizations that are creating positive changes and improving the lives of local residents. To learn more, visit https://www.monsonsavings.bank/connect/our-community/community-giving-initiative.html.

 
About Monson Savings Bank
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, which – incredibly, they could not do prior to the bank’s inception. Today, Monson Savings Bank retains its legacy of empowerment through savings, but has expanded to serve its customers with a variety of innovative financial services, including digital banking, online mortgage applications and business banking, and commercial lending. The bank has expanded on its promise of “where people save, businesses prosper, and communities benefit” by opening offices in Hampden, Wilbraham, Ware, and most recently East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. The bank also opened a retail and business loan operations center in Wilbraham in 2020. Member FDIC, Member DIF, Equal Housing Lender. NMLS ID #613363.
 
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