local food banks

First West Foundation Donates More Than $300,000 to Charitable Organizations

By Peter Strozniak | May 10, 2013

British Columbia credit union and its subsidiaries support communities through regional endowments.
Donations 3-27-13

March 27, 2013
People Helping People: March 7 Shout Outs

By Staff Writer | March 7, 2013

Pictures and plaudits for credit unions living out the movement's motto in their communities.
Donations 11-21-12

By Staff Writer | November 21, 2012

Donations, contributions, community action
North Coast Credit Union Teams Up to Aid Small Farmers

By Michelle A. Samaad | July 30, 2012

A few years ago, North Coast Credit Union in Bellingham, Wash., started working with several of them in the area. Terry Belcoe, president/CEO of the $122 million cooperative, said the food offered to those in need was not the healthiest on the shelves and in the bins.
Donations 5-2-12

April 29, 2012
Giving Back Essential Especially in Dire Times

By Barbara Winter | December 11, 2011

When economic times are tough, credit union leadership are likely to look for areas to cut expenses and often, charitable giving can be on the chopping block. In my experience, however, the difficult economy presents an opportunity for credit unions to step up and truly exemplify the credit union philosophy...
New Mexico Y&F Program Feeds Hungry

By Jim Rubenstein | December 1, 2011

CU Association of New Mexico coordinating program.
Virginia League Gives Record Single Sum to Food Banks

By Jim Rubenstein | December 9, 2010

Marking its largest single donation to date, the Virginia Credit Union League through its foundation has contributed $35,000 to a statewide food bank organization.