RIVERDALE, Utah–America First Credit Union has kicked off the season of giving with the launch of its 14thAnnual Community Food Drive.
All branch locations throughout Utah and Southern Nevada will accept donations of non-perishable food items through Saturday, Oct. 20, and distribute to local food pantries and food banks, including Utah Food Bank and Three Square Las Vegas.
America First Credit Union started the Community Food Drive in 2004 and, with the help of employees and members, has collected nearly 168,000 pounds of food. Last year America First collected more than 18,000 pounds of food, which equates to over 15,000 meals to those in need, and this year they’re hoping to beat it.
“At America First we take great pride in the communities we serve and giving back to those communities is an integral part of our mission,” said John Lund, president and CEO of America First. “As the season of giving quickly approaches it is important to give back to those less fortunate and the annual Community Food Drive is a great way for our members and employees to get involved.”