First Financial’s Neptune Branch donates food, supplies, and clothing to the Lunchbreak organization this holiday season
FREEHOLD, NJ (January 12, 2018) — First Financial Federal Credit Union’s Neptune Branch partnered with the Lunchbreak organization in Red Bank this past holiday season, to collect food and clothing for those in need, during the months of November and December 2017. The organization’s mission is to lead the region as the comprehensive food, nutrition, and life skills resource for community members in need.
During the 2017 holiday season, the Neptune Branch asked their staff and members of the credit union who primarily banked at the Neptune Branch, to contribute to the cause. As a whole, they collected 121 pounds of non-perishable food items such as cans of soup, cereal, rice, pasta, and the like. They also collected household items such as paper towels, cleaning supplies, and even baby formula. In addition, the branch collected 28 bags of clothing too!
The credit union was proud to help contribute to such an important cause within our local community. “We’re thrilled our members and staff were fortunate enough to help the Lunchbreak organization assist those in need, right within our own backyard – during the season of giving. Since we began within a small community back in 1936, we thrive on contributing to other community initiatives and helping our Monmouth and Ocean County neighbors,” added Issa Stephan, President and CEO of First Financial.
In addition to the Neptune Branch contributing to Lunchbreak and collecting toys for Operation Sleighbells in December, the Toms River Branch participated in the Ocean County Sheriff’s annual holiday toy drive and donated non-perishable food items to The People’s Pantry. The Freehold/Howell Branch collected food items for the Freehold Open Door Pantry, and new unwrapped toys were donated to the Salvation Army. Overall, it was a successful holiday season filled with giving back to the Monmouth and Ocean County community. A big thank you to all who contributed to the cause!
About First Financial Federal Credit Union (NJ)
First Financial Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative whose goal is to provide the highest level of quality products and personalized services while maintaining financial integrity and stability. Our vision is to be a long-term financial partner with our members. Unlike large banking conglomerates, the overall strategic direction of First Financial is overseen by a volunteer board of directors made up of credit union members. The credit union is federally insured by the NCUA. For more information on First Financial, visit www.firstffcu.com.
