SLFCU branches and Sandia National Labs team up to donate 279 frozen turkeys to local food banks
Donations benefit New Mexico families
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (November 23, 2022) — Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union (SLFCU) and Sandia National Laboratories teamed up recently to collect and donate 279 turkeys for New Mexicans in need this holiday season during their annual Take a (Frozen) Turkey to Work Day food drive.
SLFCU’s New Mexico branches in Albuquerque, Farmington, Edgewood, and Los Lunas served as drop-off locations for frozen turkey donations from credit union members, Lab employees, and others.
“Sandia Labs values the partnership with SLFCU for the annual Take a Frozen Turkey to Work Day food drive,” said Sandia Labs Community Relations Specialist Katrina Wagner. “The ability to donate turkeys at Sandia Labs as well as multiple branch locations makes it easy for our employees to participate, which is important to the community as inflation has increased food prices. I love this partnership because together we can increase the positive impact and help feed more families this holiday season.”
Turkeys collected in the Albuquerque/Rio Rancho area were distributed to families in need through Roadrunner Food Bank, while turkeys donated in Farmington went to ECHO Food Bank. Turkeys collected in Los Lunas and Edgewood were distributed through agencies in each of their respective communities.
Additionally, the food drive was able to secure more than $5,000 in cash donations for the two food banks. Those wishing to make their own donations can visit echoinc.org in the Farmington area or www.rrfb.org in central New Mexico.
About Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union (SLFCU)
Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union (SLFCU) was named by Forbes as a Best-in-State Credit Union for the sixth consecutive year in 2023. With more than $3.7 billion in assets, SLFCU is one of New Mexico’s largest credit unions by asset size and serves more than 140,000 members, with 12 branches in New Mexico and one in Livermore, California. Formed in 1948 by employees of Sandia National Laboratories, SLFCU’s field of membership now includes more than 1,400 partner companies in New Mexico and California. Employees of those companies and their family members use SLFCU for financial services that include checking, savings, home loans, auto loans, credit cards, and investment services. Members enjoy a nationwide, surcharge-free ATM system and free online account services. The Credit Union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and is an Equal Housing Lender. Visit slfcu.org for more information.
