Southington Organization Benefits From Bank Donation

SOUTHINGTON, CT — A prominent bank's bicentennial celebration has spilled over into a nice donation to a Southington nonprofit dedicated to battling food insecurity.

Liberty Bank’s branch in Southington gave a $1,825 donation to Bread for Life.

Located at 31 Vermont Ave., Southington, Bread for Life is a nonprofit organization striving to combat food insecurity in town by providing for those in need and doing so with dignity.

“Bread for Life is a great organization that makes a positive impact in our community,” said Jason Rodriguez, Liberty Bank’s branch manager in Southington. “We are pleased to support them.”

The donation was made through the Liberty Bank Foundation.

Since its inception in 1997, Liberty Bank Foundation has awarded more than $21 million in grants to nonprofit organizations throughout the Connecticut bank’s market area.

As part of its ongoing push, the bank is giving $1,825 to a local organization in each of the towns where it has a branch, totalling $87,600 to 48 organizations.

“It’s very important for Liberty to give back to invest in the community,” said Liberty Bank President and CEO David W. Glidden. “We would not be around for two centuries if it weren’t for the people and organizations that have supported us. We are celebrating this milestone anniversary by paying it forward.”

The 48 organizations were selected by Liberty Bank customers, and more than 10,000 voteswere tallied.

“Our celebration is your celebration,” Glidden said. “We are fortunate to be in a positionwhere we can help make a difference in our communities. There is no better way to celebrate 200 years than by being community kind.”

For more information on Bread for Life in Southington, click on this link.