People’s Credit Union donates to East Bay Food Pantry
MIDDLETOWN, RI (December 21, 2023) — People’s Credit Union’s Bristol branch has provided the East Bay Food Pantry with $250 in support of their efforts to reduce hunger and increase nutrition across the East Bay and beyond. Operating under their mission to engage, educate, and empower for a hunger-free community, the East Bay Food Pantry serves food-insecure individuals and families across Bristol, Providence, and Newport counties. In addition, they offer distribution at their client-choice food pantry on Woods Street in Bristol.
“The East Bay Food Pantry and Thrift Shop’s efforts to battle family hunger and provide proper nutrition are critical to the well-being of so many, especially during the Holidays,” offered Stephanie Mendoza, Head of Bristol Member Operations for People’s Credit Union. “The Credit Union is pleased to provide assistance and contributions whenever possible to help the pantry and thrift shop with all that they do for communities year-round,” Mendoza further stated.
The East Bay Food Pantry & Thrift Shop is located at 532 Woods Street in Bristol, RI. Food pantry programs are Wednesday 10 am – 6:30 pm & Friday 10 am – 3 pm, and thrift shop hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday 10 am – 4 pm.
Pictured are Stephanie Mendoza, Head of Bristol Member Operations (M), and People’s Credit Union’s Member Service Representative, Gina Holt (R), presenting the Credit Union’s donation to East Bay Food Pantry’s, Executive Director, Emily Mushen (L).
About People's Credit Union
Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Middletown, RI, People's Credit Union is a purpose-driven, member-owned, state-chartered, community credit union that serves as a catalyst for positive change in the community through its member engagement and community support. Known for its wide array of personal banking and business banking products & services, including personal, mortgage, and business lending, membership is open to all individuals. All deposits are insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), an agency of the federal government. For more information visit peoplescu.com.
About The East Bay Food Pantry & Thrift Shop
At East Bay Food Pantry, our mission is to engage, educate, and empower East Bay in creating a hunger-free community. Our “client choice” food programs are all grounded in our Access Nutrition Initiative, providing healthy food choices and nutrition education to address inequalities of access to healthy foods. We strive to provide a consistent inventory of whole grain foods, fruits and vegetables, and high-quality protein and dairy items. Our thrift shop directly supports the food pantry, and we have a huge selection of high-quality items for incredibly low prices. For more information about the East Bay Food Pantry & Thrift Shop visit https://eastbayfoodpantry.org.
