The Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation has awarded grants totaling $18,500 to seven local food pantries within the Bank’s service area.
Saint Mary Food Pantry in Jewett City received a $3,000 grant and Project Pin Food Pantry in Moosup received $2,500 to assist with food purchases.
The Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group, Inc. (TEEG) received $2,500 to support the stand-alone food markets in Thompson, Pomfret, and Woodstock, Connecticut. TEEG was also awarded $1,000 in recognition of Jewett City Savings Bank’s former Director, David Panteleakos.
Interfaith Human Services of Putnam received $2,500 to support the Daily Bread Food Pantry and Diaper Bank of NECT. Interfaith Human Services also received an additional $1,000 in recognition of Panteleakos.
The Friends of Assisi Food Pantry in Danielson received a grant of $1,500 for diapers, wipes and pantry supplies, along with an additional $2,000 in recognition of Jewett City Savings Bank’s former Chairman, Gary Peloquin.
$1,500 was awarded to the Jonnycake Center of Westerly, which will be used to stock the shelves of the food pantry. The Preston City Congregational Church was granted $1,000 to support their food pantry.
“We are proud to support our local food pantries, helping ensure that no one in our community has to go hungry, especially during times of need.” said Michael Alberts, President of the Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation.
