TCCU annual food drive June 5
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TAYLORVILLE — For the past eight years, TCCU members and the general public have generously donated to TCCU’s annual ‘Freedom Tree’ community food drive. Hundreds of pounds of canned and boxed items – as well as cash – have been donated to help support the efforts of our local food pantries.
This year, the program begins Monday, June 5th, and runs through Friday, July 14th. And community donations are more important than ever before.
That’s because federal COVID emergency allotments to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) were cut March 1st. This drop in SNAP benefits has already resulted in even greater demand for support.
“We all are aware of the rising costs of food, and that some items remain in short supply,” says TCCU President, Will Perkins. “What many people don’t realize is that the demands on food pantries traditionally soar during the summer months.
“Now add the reduction in SNAP benefits and you can see the mounting challenges people in need – and the organizations that help them – confront every day.”
That’s where the Freedom Tree community food drive – and you – come in. Your generous donations of canned and boxed food items, personal hygiene products, and cash help support the efforts and programs of local food pantries – volunteer organizations that help ensure that families who need assistance get the nutritious food they need to stay healthy, function at work and do well in school.
ALL ‘Freedom Tree’ donations go to local food pantries, to assist those in need in our communities.
“As a community-chartered credit union, TCCU is deeply committed to the strength of our communities, and the people and organizations within them,” Perkins says.
“We invite all area residents, not just our members, to give generously again this year. Boxed and canned food items are always needed, and cash donations are especially important.”
Perkins explains that food pantries use cash donations to purchase more items in bulk from food banks, to get ‘more bang for the buck.’ Every dollar and cent donated at any of TCCU’s four offices goes directly to local food pantries.
Donations can be dropped off at any of TCCU’s locations in Taylorville, Hillsboro, Litchfield and Pana. All locations have a ‘Freedom Tree’ display and drop-off for boxed and canned items. Cash donations can be made at all teller stations within the offices.
Taylorville Community Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative. Founded in 1956, it serves the financial needs of residents throughout the tri-county area. Membership is open to anyone who lives or works in Christian, Shelby or Montgomery Counties, as well as their family members. For more information about TCCU’s money-saving services and products, or to learn how to join, visit www.TCCU.org, or visit one of the offices located at:
