AUBURN HILLS, MI (May 28, 2013) Genisys Credit Union, which provides services to anyone who lives or works in the Lower Peninsula, recently joined forces with local branch 320 of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and Rite-Aid to support Feeding America and help Stamp Out Hunger across America.
The Stamp Out Hunger drive is a nationwide effort that provides food to local food banks and pantries that rely heavily on donations. With more than 50 million Americans living at risk of hunger, food banks across the country continue to experience record demand for emergency food assistance.
Recently, letter carriers in Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Clarkston, Lake Orion, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester, Waterford, White Lake, and West Bloomfield collected bags of non-perishable food items left by resident’s mailboxes. They then donated these items to the food bank closest to their route.
With the help of everyone involved, NALC branch 320 was able to raise over 200,000 pounds of food, a nearly 30% increase from the 2012 total. Best of all, everything collected went directly to food pantries right in this area, helping our neighbors and friends in need.
“Stamp Out Hunger provided a great opportunity for everyone to make a big difference in our own community,” said Jackie Buchanan, President/CEO. “We are proud to support the local NALC branch with their dedication to helping local food pantries.”
Genisys Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution that has been committed to helping its members financially since 1936. Based out of Auburn Hills, MI, Genisys is one of the largest credit unions in Michigan and one of the strongest in the country. We are proud to be making a difference in our communities, and we truly believe that Genisys is “where you come first”. Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter by following “GenisysCU”. For convenient access to your account, download our iPhone App in the iTunes Store and Android App in the Google Play Store. For more information or a calendar of events, visit us online at www.genisyscu.org.