(Bangor, PA) Merchants Bank recently donated $1,200 to six area food banks in support of their efforts to care for those in need, especially during the holiday season.  As a community bank with roots in the Slate Belt, Merchants takes pride in helping local organizations that strive to fulfill the growing needs of our less fortunate neighbors. 

Upon the suggestion of Merchants Bank’s Directors, donations were made to the food banks of Families First, Salvation Army, Saint Elizabeth’s/Saint Joseph’s Ministry, Portland United Methodist Church, Trinity Lutheran Church, and Benders Mennonite Church.   All are located in the Slate Belt area.
 
Anthony Biondi, CEO of Merchants Bank stated “The local food banks offer a salvation haven for those families in our neighborhoods who haven fallen on tough times during these harsh economic circumstances.  Merchants Bank is pleased to be able to share our good fortune to help those in need within our community, especially during the holiday season.” 

Established in 1890, Merchants  Bank is a locally owned and operated community bank.  Headquartered in Bangor, PA, Merchants has two branch offices in Bangor and additional offices throughout the Lehigh Valley, including Mount Bethel, Wind Gap, Nazareth, Forks Township, Martins Creek, Redner’s Warehouse Markets in Northampton and a Business Center in Easton, PA.  MNB Investment Services is a division of the Bank and offers investment and wealth management financial services.  In June 2005, Merchants National Bank received the Bernard J. Metz Entrepreneurial Spirit Award by the Two Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce in recognition for the Bank’s entrepreneurial accomplishment and community service in the Two Rivers area.  The Bank’s website can be accessed at www.merchantsbangor.com.