E FARM CREDIT EAST CARES
DONATES $144,000 TO SUPPORT COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORTS
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Farm Credit East Cares was created to support farm families, their communities and support organizations during times of need. Many of our region’s agricultural producers are working with local food banks to provide fresh products for residents impacted by the pandemic. These funds will help those food banks continue to assist those in need, while also supporting the region’s producers. – Mike Reynolds Farm Credit East CEO
Over the summer months, Farm Credit East staff typically enjoy getting out of the office to participate in local community events. In past years’ summer issues, we’ve shared photos of staff participating in dairy parades and other educational events; raising funds for community organizations via softball and golf tournaments and Relay For Life events; or helping out at local food banks. Unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic and related safety precautions have resulted in the cancelation of many of these favored annual events – but that didn’t halt the compassion of our team. Instead this year, the Farm Credit East Cares Community Fund donated $144,000 to various charitable organizations across the Northeast to support COVID-19 relief efforts. Recipient organizations were selected by staff from Farm Credit East’s 20 branch offices. More than 60 northeast organizations providing food to those in need along with other support services received funds.
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