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Merchants Bank’s 10 Days of Giving Food Drive Kicks Off 36th Year
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| 11.26.2024
Merchants Bank is kicking off the 36th annual 10 Days of Giving food drive, which runs December 1-10, to benefit food shelf programs at Winona Volunteer Services (WVS). Through the first 35 years, more than four million pounds of food have been collected.
“The holiday season can be a difficult time for many in our community,” said Burke. “The annual 10 Days of Giving food drive allows the food shelf to provide the resources our clients and their families need. The food donated by the community during 10 Days enables us to keep up with demand well into the next calendar year.”
Last year, the 10 Days of Giving campaign collected 261,127 pounds of food. Two pounds of food are calculated for each dollar. Monetary donations are an important part of the drive as WVS can purchase food at a discount to stock its shelves.
“The work of Winona Volunteer Services is pivotal in our community,” said Andrew Guzzo, Merchants’ Chief Banking Officer & Regional President – Winona. “We appreciate the opportunity to partner with them through 10 Days of Giving to facilitate a truly special community-wide effort.”
Monetary donations and checks (payable to 10 Days of Giving) can be mailed or dropped off at Merchants Bank, 102 E. 3rd Street, Winona, MN 55987. Donations can also be made online at the WVS website: www.winonavs.org. Indicate 10 Days of Giving after entering your name.
Several special events are happening during 10 Days of Giving, including the annual Fish Fry, Apps & Taps, 10% off days at local restaurants and two events at the Parlour Room, one for children and another for adults. Visit www.merchantsbank.com/10daysofgiving for a full list of event details.
The 10 Days of Giving food drive is an annual community collaboration between Merchants Bank and WVS to make sure no one in Winona County goes hungry each winter. Since 1989, the drive has collected more than four million pounds of food helping thousands of people. In addition to the Winona drive, other Merchants locations partner with their local food shelf in a similar effort. Learn more at www.merchantsbank.com/10daysofgiving.
“The holiday season can be a difficult time for many in our community,” said Burke. “The annual 10 Days of Giving food drive allows the food shelf to provide the resources our clients and their families need. The food donated by the community during 10 Days enables us to keep up with demand well into the next calendar year.”
Last year, the 10 Days of Giving campaign collected 261,127 pounds of food. Two pounds of food are calculated for each dollar. Monetary donations are an important part of the drive as WVS can purchase food at a discount to stock its shelves.
“The work of Winona Volunteer Services is pivotal in our community,” said Andrew Guzzo, Merchants’ Chief Banking Officer & Regional President – Winona. “We appreciate the opportunity to partner with them through 10 Days of Giving to facilitate a truly special community-wide effort.”
Monetary donations and checks (payable to 10 Days of Giving) can be mailed or dropped off at Merchants Bank, 102 E. 3rd Street, Winona, MN 55987. Donations can also be made online at the WVS website: www.winonavs.org. Indicate 10 Days of Giving after entering your name.
Several special events are happening during 10 Days of Giving, including the annual Fish Fry, Apps & Taps, 10% off days at local restaurants and two events at the Parlour Room, one for children and another for adults. Visit www.merchantsbank.com/10daysofgiving for a full list of event details.
The 10 Days of Giving food drive is an annual community collaboration between Merchants Bank and WVS to make sure no one in Winona County goes hungry each winter. Since 1989, the drive has collected more than four million pounds of food helping thousands of people. In addition to the Winona drive, other Merchants locations partner with their local food shelf in a similar effort. Learn more at www.merchantsbank.com/10daysofgiving.
