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American Heritage Federal Credit Union donates over 3,300 pounds of food for people in need

PHILADELPHIA, PA (December 3, 2015) — American Heritage Federal Credit Union staff and members donated over 3,300 pounds of food to various charities this holiday season.

The credit union’s Second Annual Food Drive was held from October 1, 2015 to November 17, 2015. American Heritage requested members and staff to donate non-perishable food to benefit Philabundance, Manna on Main Street, Family Services of Bucks County, and other local organizations. Donation baskets were placed at all of American Heritage’s 30 branches and were filled to overflowing with contributions. Through the hard work of its members and staff, American Heritage collected over 2,700 pounds of food.

The credit union held an additional food drive during its Grand Illumination event on November 28, 2015. Guests were asked to bring donations of canned or dry foods as admission to the event to support Philabundance. An additional 600 pounds of food was collected at the event.

American Heritage Federal Credit Union is a $1.5 billion member-owned financial cooperative serving over 700 sponsor companies. It is the country’s 131st largest Credit Union with over 137,000 members and 30 branches in the Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery and Camden Counties.

American Heritage Federal Credit Union donates over 3,300 pounds of food to local charities during the months of October and November. The credit union held its Second Annual Food Drive to help families in need of food for the holidays. From October 1, 2015 to November 17, 2015 American Heritage requested members and staff to donate non-perishable food to benefit Philabundance, Manna on Main Street, Family Services of Bucks County, and other local organizations. Through the hard work of its members and staff, American Heritage collected over 2,700 pounds of food.

About American Heritage Federal Credit Union

American Heritage Federal Credit Union is a $1.8 billion, member-owned financial cooperative serving over 800 sponsor companies. It is the country's 125th largest Credit Union with over 151,000 members and 32 branches in the Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, and Camden Counties.