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Electro Savings Credit Union donates $1,000 to Operation Food Search with funds saved from holding its first Virtual Annual Meeting

ST LOUIS, MO (May 29, 2020) — COVID-19 is impacting us all, but some more than others. One impact for many companies, including Electro Savings Credit Union, is the need to hold their annual shareholder meetings virtually. As a result of transitioning its meeting from an in-person event to a virtually held video call, Electro was able to save on the cost of food, beverages, and venue rental.  This savings has been donated to fighting hunger in the greater St. Louis area via Operation Food Search.

“We are proud to donate $1,000 in cost savings from our virtual 2020 annual meeting to help our St. Louis area neighbors in need,” said Jim Struble, President & CEO of Electro.

“The support of Electro Savings Credit Union is especially meaningful during the current crisis,” said OFS Executive Director Kristen Wild.

“With the rise in food insecurity due to the pandemic, more and more people are relying on us for help—and we are relying on our generous partners to respond to the need.”

For more information on Electro’s annual meeting, visit
https://www.electrosavings.com/discover/whats-new/annual-meeting.html

About Electro Savings Credit Union

Established in 1941 by the employees of Union Electric Company (now Ameren), Electro Savings Credit Union is a full-service, not-for-profit cooperative financial institution. In addition to its Maryland Heights, Wildwood, Manchester and South County offices, Electro Savings members may access their accounts online, in a mobile app, and at CO-OP ATMs and Shared Branches. Membership in Electro Savings Credit Union is available to individuals who live or work in St. Louis City and County, St. Charles, Franklin and Jefferson counties in Missouri, and Jersey, Madison, St. Clair and Monroe counties in Illinois. Electro Savings also offers business services, business loans, and a no-cost employee benefits program to local businesses. To learn more, visit www.electrosavings.com.

About Operation Food Search

Founded in 1981, Operation Food Search (OFS) is a hunger relief organization that provides free food, nutrition education and innovative programs proven to reduce food insecurity. With a strategic focus aimed at ending childhood hunger, OFS empowers families and increases access to healthy and affordable food. The agency provides food and services to nearly 200,000 individuals on a monthly basis – one-third of whom are children – through a network of 330 community partners in 30 Missouri and Illinois counties.

Contacts

Laura Mugge
314-434-6470 x 1136 | lmugge@escu.org

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