Bank branch celebrating 20th anniversary

FLORENCE — Greenfield Cooperative Bank and its Northampton Cooperative Bank division will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Florence branch at 6 Main St. on Friday, June 13.

Snacks and swag items will be available while supplies last, and there will be a drawing for a $50 gift card to Miss Flo’s Pizzeria.

“Twenty years has passed in the blink of an eye,” Branch Manager Dawn Hibbert said in a statement. “We are so proud to serve and be a part of such a wonderful community. Thank you. We look forward to many more years to come.

Freedom Credit Union launches annual food drive

SPRINGFIELD — As food insecurity continues to affect families across western Massachusetts, Freedom Credit Union is again rallying support for its summer campaign benefiting the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. From June 1 through Aug. 31, the community is invited to donate nonperishable food, personal care items or monetary gifts at any Freedom branch.

“Thanks to the generosity of our members, staff and entire community, this campaign has grown annually, and so has its impact,” Freedom Credit Union President Glenn Welch said in a statement. “Last summer, we collected more than $3,350 in donations, along with nearly 1,435 pounds of food and personal care items. This year, we’re aiming even higher. By simply adding an extra item or two to your grocery cart each week, you can make a lasting difference — without stretching your budget.”

Suggested donations of nonperishable food and personal care items include baby formula; beans in cans or dried in bags; bread mixes; canned chicken, fish and meat; cereals; coffee and tea, cooking oils and spices; diapers, wipes and toilet paper; dried or canned fruit; evaporated/powdered milk; granola bars and crackers; feminine sanitary products; instant potatoes; pasta and noodles; peanut butter and nuts; rice and grains; sauces; shampoo and body wash/soap; soups, stews and chili in cans; toothpaste and toothbrushes; and vegetables in cans.

Bank collecting donations for Hartsprings Foundation

SUNDERLAND — Greenfield Cooperative Bank has announced a recurring donation drive to support the Hartsprings Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to repurposing, recycling and reusing clothing, linens and small household items.

The Hartsprings Foundation was founded in 1997 with the purpose of funding Big Brothers Big Sisters programs in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Through its partnership with Savers Thrift Stores, donated items can find a new home and Hartsprings Foundation can provide funding to its nonprofit partners.

Beginning June 7 and running every first Saturday of the month, Greenfield Cooperative Bank will serve as a drop-off location for donations. Between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., a representative from the Hartsprings Foundation will be onsite collecting donations at the bank’s Sunderland branch at 18 Amherst Road.

Accepted items include clothing and shoes, houseware, small appliances (no large appliances or furniture will be accepted), linens, and DVDs and other media.

“It’s amazing to see how much of a difference our community can make when we come together,” Anita Michonski, manager of Greenfield Cooperative Bank’s Sunderland branch, said in a statement. “Every donation helps and we’re excited to welcome folks to the branch every first Saturday of the month.”

June 14: Free document shredding event

SOUTH HADLEY — Greenfield Cooperative Bank and its Northampton Cooperative Bank division will hold a free document shredding event, in partnership with Valley Green Shredding, on Saturday, June 14, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the South Hadley branch, 487 Newton St.

Community members are invited to bring up to four grocery bags or two boxes of confidential documents for secure shredding. This service is provided for free as a way to help individuals protect their personal information.

In addition to document shredding, Greenfield Cooperative Bank will also accept nonperishable food and monetary donations to benefit Neighbors Helping Neighbors.

“At Greenfield Co-op, we believe in being more than just a financial institution; we’re a community partner,” Tony Worden, president and CEO of Greenfield Cooperative Bank, said in a statement. “Our free shredding events are a testament to that commitment, providing a secure and convenient way for our neighbors to protect themselves from identity theft. It’s a small way we can help build a safer and more secure community.”