Patelco Credit Union supports Second Harvest of Silicon Valley and food security among seniors
Team members write hundreds of personalized notes for seniors to add holiday cheer to food delivery boxes
DUBLIN, CA (December 10, 2021) — Patelco Credit Union, a Bay Area-based credit union dedicated to the financial wellness of its members and communities, is passionate about giving back and is committed to supporting organizations helping food security in the communities it serves.
Food banks have tripled the amount of food they are distributing in response to the increased needs that arose with the pandemic. To meet this need many food banks, including Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, have created home delivery programs for seniors who have a difficult time getting out to get the food they need.
Patelco team members recently gathered to write hundreds of thoughtful messages inside cards to be included with food boxes to help spread some extra holiday cheer among seniors in need in the community.
“Second Harvest of Silicon Valley makes an incredible difference in our community and is providing valuable and essential services to so many right now,” said Wendy Haller, Patelco’s vice president of member experience. “We’ve always prioritized supporting food security and the need has never been greater – it has tripled since the onset of the pandemic and we will continue our dedication and support.”
About Patelco Credit Union
Dublin, Calif.-based Patelco Credit Union is a not-for-profit credit union committed to serving the financial health and wellbeing of its membership. With 500,000 members, primarily in and around northern California, Patelco is dedicated to improving its members’ financial health and wellbeing by offering personalized solutions, advice, and expertise that empower members to live their best financial lives. Founded in 1936 with $500 in assets by Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company employees, Patelco is in the top one percent of U.S. credit unions with more than $9 billion in assets. For more information, visit https://www.patelco.org/.
