SuperUser Account / Wednesday, October 25, 2023 / Categories: Community Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Donates $1,000 to The People’s Pantry of Great Barrington Pittsfield Cooperative Bank recently made a $1,000 donation to The People’s Pantry in Great Barrington. The People’s Pantry, located at Saint James Place, is a local nonprofit offering locally sourced food and other resources to clients experiencing food insecurity. “The People’s Pantry serves a critical need for Great Barrington and the southern Berkshires,” stated J. Jay Anderson President and CEO of Pittsfield Cooperative Bank. “They are an admirable organization dedicated to helping the people in our community who need it most. Since 1999, The People’s Pantry has been a local staple for those experiencing food insecurity in the Berkshires. While mainly serving the Southern Berkshire community, all individuals in need of food support are encouraged to visit, with no required proof of income or status to receive services. “We are extremely grateful and appreciative of the donation from The Pittsfield Cooperative Bank”, said Beth Moser, President of The People’s Pantry. “We rely on our donors generous support to help reduce food supply costs, so that we can keep serving our community.” If you would like to make a donation, or volunteer at the Pantry, please visit The People's Pantry to learn more about how you can get involved. About the People’s Pantry: Since 1999, the People’s Pantry of Great Barrington, Massachusetts has been providing individuals experiencing food insecurity with fresh fruit, vegetables, frozen meats and fish, baked goods, milk and cheese as well as shelf stable items like pasta, rice, cereal, canned goods, peanut butter, tuna fish and toiletries. The Pantry is primarily run by volunteers and supported with food collection and financial donations from local organizations and individuals. The People’s Pantry provides locally sourced food as often as possible and is a member agency of The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, which supplies us with shelf-stable and frozen foods About Pittsfield Cooperative Bank: Incorporated February 15, 1889, the Pittsfield Cooperative Bank has been proudly providing customer-focused banking and lending services for the Berkshire community for over 130 years. As an independent, full-service community bank, we have a deep history helping residents, regional businesses, the cultural arts and not-for-profit organizations. Pittsfield Cooperative Bank has branch offices and ATMs located in Pittsfield, Dalton, Great Barrington and Hinsdale. Pittsfield Cooperative Bank was named one of the 50 Fastest Growing Commercial Lenders in Massachusetts and the first of all banks headquartered in the Berkshires by Banker & Tradesman in 2022. For more information, visit pittsfieldcoop.com. Member FDIC. Member DIF. Equal Opportunity Lender Print 996
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