Union Bank makes donation to Hope Backpack Program

The Union Bank of Mena recently presented a check for $3,000 to the Mena Lioness Lions Club to be used for the Polk County Harvest of Hope Backpack Program. The Harvest of Hope Backpack Program provides child friendly foods to food insecure children for the weekends. All Polk County School Districts participate in the Backpack Program and 240 children are supported each month through the program.

The Mena Lioness Lions Club raises funds and partners with the River Valley Food Bank to meet the needs of area students. According to Patty Young, Backpack Program Chairperson for the Lioness Lions Club, “The Back Program plays such a vital role for some of our area children, it’s one of the main initiatives for our club, and we are very thankful that Union Bank of Mena supports our communities, and the children in our school districts”.

Philip Hensley, Union Bank of Mena President said, “The ladies of the Lioness Lion Club really lead the way in the Backpack Program, and they deserve all the credit. We are happy to give back to the community for such a worthy cause, and very pleased the Lioness Lions Club gives us the opportunity to participate”.

For those interested in learning more about supporting the initiative they may contact the program Chairperson, Patty Young at 479-394-2211 or any Mena Lioness Lions Club Member.