BrightBridge Credit Union (BrightBridge) is proud to announce the success of its annual Holiday Food Drive, held from Saturday, Nov. 1 through Saturday, Dec. 6 across all 19 retail branch locations. The extended drive collected nearly 2,500 pounds of nonperishable food items, which were donated to several regional food banks and pantries to support as much of the credit union’s communities as possible.
The donated items were distributed to the Merrimack Valley Food Bank, Healthy Waltham, Damien’s Food Pantry and Waystone Health & Human Services in Lawrence, Mass.
BrightBridge Facilities Manager Robert Pope (left) and Anthony Marino dropping off donated food to the Merrimack Valley Food Bank in Lowell, Mass.
To maximize support for families throughout the season, BrightBridge made two donation drop-offs: one before Thanksgiving to help families celebrate the holiday, and another during the second week of December to provide additional support during the broader holiday season.
“Extending our food drive this year allowed us to support even more community members for a longer period, helping those who may be struggling during the holidays,” said BrightBridge Senior Vice President and Chief Culture Officer Anthony Marino. “As a credit union, helping people is at the heart of our mission and I was so proud to see both my team members and our members embrace the season of giving. It reminds us of how amazing and powerful it is to come together as a community.”
BrightBridge’s annual Holiday Food Drive is part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to supporting the communities it serves by spreading hope and sharing optimism throughout the season.
