KENNEBEC SAVINGS SUPPORTS LOCAL FOOD EFFORTS THROUGH GIFT TO GOOD SHEPHERD

 nOVEMBER 25, 2008: AUGUSTA, ME - Kennebec Savings Bank recently made a $10,000 donation to Good Shepherd Food-Bank to help support local food pantries in Kennebec County.

Mark L. Johnston, president and CEO of Kennebec Savings, presented the check to Rick Small, Good Shepherd’s executive director. He made the presentation just before Thanksgiving at Good Shepherd’s warehouse in Auburn.

“Thanksgiving is just that, a time when we all ‘give thanks’ for the blessings we have,” said Johnston. “It also is a time to reflect on those less fortunate and to consider ways to help.”

The gift will go directly into the accounts of over 20 of our partnering food pantries serving needy families and individuals in Kennebec County. The bank has given a major gift to support local food relief efforts for the past three years.

Good Shepherd Food Bank is seeing an increased need for food from its partnering food relief organizations. Above, a partner agency loads a truck with food picked up at the Good Shepherd warehouse.