VSECU Responds to Increased Demand for Charitable Food
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 8, 2008
MEDIA CONTACT:
Judy Stermer
Vermont Foodbank
(802) 477-4108
VSECU Responds to Increased Demand for Charitable Food
Barre, VT – The Vermont Foodbank reported that during the last weeks of 2007, demand for charitable food out paced product donation—and food shelves and pantries across the state were struggling to meet the need of their communities. VSECU heard the reports and being a strong supporter of the Vermont Foodbank’s charitable mission, responded with an additional generous gift.
"On behalf of our members, staff and volunteers at VSECU, I am pleased to be able to donate an additional $5,000 to the Vermont Foodbank for 2007," said Steven D. Post, VSECU's Chief Executive Officer. "It is clear that too many Vermonters find themselves in crisis this time of year as fuel and other needs further draw on the family's financial resources, so we hope our donation will be of particular help to these families. VSECU thanks the staff of the Vermont Foodbank for all their hard work to feed the hungry in our state."
Doug O’Brien, CEO of the Vermont Foodbank stated, “For fourteen consecutive years, VSECU has stood by us in our mission—making charitable donations each year. This holiday season, VSECU went above and beyond the call of duty with another gift of $5,000. With the many additional pressures on low-income families this year – rising fuel and heating oil costs, rising food prices and housing costs – the members of the VSECU are providing a great service to needy families in our communities. The Vermont Foodbank, our network partners, and the more than 66,000 Vermonters we serve are so grateful to VSECU and their members for their continued support. VSECU is an outstanding example of good corporate citizenship and community partnership. We are proud of our affiliation with the members and leadership of the VSECU.”
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About the Vermont Foodbank
Located in Barre, the Vermont Foodbank is Vermont’s only food bank, and serves a network of 270 partners, consisting of food shelves, food pantries, senior centers, shelters, group homes and after-school programs, that assist more than 66,000 Vermonters each year. In 2006, the Vermont Foodbank distributed nearly 6.5 million pounds of food to its Network Partners around the state. Started in 1986, the Vermont Foodbank is a member of America's Second Harvest – The Nation's Food Bank Network (A2HN), the country’s largest charitable hunger-relief organization. For additional information about the Vermont Foodbank or to donate, please visit www.vtfoodbank.org. To volunteer, contact Patrick Gilbert at 802-476-3341, x127.
About VSECU
VSECU is a not-for-profit financial cooperative providing affordable financial products and services to Vermonters around the state. For more information on VSECU and how to join the credit union, visit www.vsecu.com or call 802/800 371-5162.
