Firelands FCU Donates $3,000 to community food banks

Norwalk Refector Staff, Norwalk Reflector, Ohio
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Mar. 19—BELLEVUE — Twice a year, Firelands Federal Credit Union (Firelands FCU) provides monetary donations to local organizations in need with funds collected during its Skip-A-Pay promotion that is now available year-round.

Firelands FCU has distributed a total donation of $3,000 to local food and non-food pantries to help provide meals and self-care items for its local communities.

Donations have been made to the following organizations by their respective Firelands FCU branch:

Bellevue — Fish n' Loaves

Bucyrus — New Day Ministries Food Bank

Galion — Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission

Monroeville — United Church of Christ

Norwalk — Norwalk Area Food Bank

Sandusky — Victory Temple Soup Kitchen

"Of all our charitable initiatives, this one is particularly special, as it allows our members payment flexibility and helps provide everyday needs to those in our communities who can use some support," said Brett Montague, Firelands FCU's president/CEO. "The Skip-A-Pay promotion combines our goals of helping our members and our community, and we look forward to these donations every year. We remain thankful to these organizations and our members for their contributions".