Service Credit Union Gives Back

Service Credit Union donated 220 food gift certificates for turkeys worth $4,400 to local Salvation Armies and Food Pantries in the communities where the credit union serves members. Service Credit Union Vice President of Marketing Karen Benedetti along with local branch officials kicked off the weeklong of donations by contributing 100 food vouchers to the Portsmouth Salvation Army Tuesday morning.

This is the sixth consecutive year, Service Credit Union contributed to charitable food centers in New Hampshire for the Thanksgiving holiday.  The credit union also donated gift cards and food baskets to families in need on U.S. military installations in Germany.

The Rochester Salvation Army and the Somersworth Community Food Pantry will get 50 food vouchers each, while the Salem Food Pantry will receive 20 turkeys and 20 food gift certificates.

Service Credit Union’s holiday giving campaign is highlighted by a food and monetary donation to the New Hampshire Food Bank. The credit union collected non perishable food items from all of its branches in New Hampshire and one in Falmouth, Ma.

“Service Credit Union has been serving New Hampshire for more than 55 years and we were eager to roll up our sleeves and support the community during this time of need,” says Gordon Simmons, President/CEO of Service Credit Union. “We realize that times are tough for many individuals and we want to do our part to support the communities where we do business and help the families who live in them. We take pride in making sure families can provide during the holidays.”

Service Credit Union is a full service financial institution, offering a wide range of financial products to its members.  With 40 branch locations including two staffed 24/7 contact centers, and full internet banking services, Service Credit Union serves anyone who lives or works in New Hampshire (excluding Coos County), 4 towns in Cape Cod, MA., and all branches of the U.S. Military and Department of Defense employees and their families. With over $2.2 billion in assets, Service Credit Union has 22 branches in New Hampshire, one in Massachusetts, and 17 branches on U.S. military bases in Germany.

Submitted by Lori Holmes, assistant vice president of marketing, Service Credit Union, Portsmouth