Centra Credit Union donates $100,000 to local food banks

We’re proud to announce a donation from the Centra Foundation totaling $100,000 to local food banks across the Communities we serve, including our locations in Jamestown, New York, and Whitakers, North Carolina. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to supporting those in need and directly addresses the growing issue of food insecurity, especially as the holiday season approaches.

“At Centra, our commitment to giving back is deeply rooted in who we are,” Centra President and CEO Rick Silvers said. “Our Members, Communities, and Team Members support us every day, and we believe it’s our responsibility as a trusted financial partner to give back in meaningful and impactful ways when we are able. By distributing these donations equitably across food banks throughout our footprint, we hope to help ease some of the burden through current hardships and as the holiday season approaches.”

This donation comes at a critical time. With uncertainty surrounding SNAP food benefits, many individuals and families may face disruptions in receiving essential support over the coming months. As a result, local food banks are likely to experience increased demand from their communities. Our goal is to partner with these organizations to help meet that need, ensuring that the combined donation of $100,000 is distributed equitably to provide meals and relief to those who need it most.

The following organizations will be receiving donations:

Bartholomew County

$25,000 to Love Chapel
$5,000 to Community Center of Hope

Boone County

$2,000 to The Caring Center

Brown County

$2,000 to Mother’s Cupboard

Clark/Floyd

$2,000 to First Baptist Hope Center
$3,000 to Sellersburg Community Food Pantry
$4,000 to Salvation Army of New Albany
$7,000 to Center for Lay Ministries
$4,000 – Additional organizations to be announced soon!

Decatur County

$2,000 to Decatur County Agape Center

Harrison County

$2,000 to Harrison County Community Services Food Pantry

Jackson County

$7,000 to Anchor House

Jefferson County

$3,000 to Jefferson County House of Hope

Jennings County

$5,000 to Good Samaritan Food Pantry

Johnson County

$2,000 to Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County

Marion and surrounding counties

$10,000 to Gleaners

Outside of Indiana

$2,000 to St. Susan Center (Jamestown, NY)
$2,000 to Military Missions In Action (Whitakers, NC)

Condado de Scott

$7,000 to Scott County Community Clearinghouse

Shelby County

$2,000 to Salvation Army of Shelbyville

Washington County

$2,000 to Washington County Food Bank

We recently celebrated our organization’s 85th anniversary on October 31 as a trusted, not-for-profit financial institution. With nearly a century of service, we remain true to our vision of creating value for our Members, Team Members and Communities we serve.

Looking ahead, our dedication to community support remains stronger than ever. To learn more about our charitable giving, visit the Centra Foundation page.

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