(Bangor, PA) Merchants Bank recently contributed $2,670 to three area schools as part of the Bank's ongoing commitment to support our communities. Checks were recently presented to Immaculate Conception School in Pen Argyl, Holy Family School in Nazareth, and Faith Christian School in Roseto. The Board of Directors of Merchants Bank annually approves donations to assist to our schools with much needed funding. As a community bank, Merchants has always been dedicated to helping our local schools provide the education and foundation needed for children to develop into our future leaders.

Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Biondi, from Merchants Bank commented that "Education is so imperative to the development of our next generation of leaders and it is important that all our young have an opportunity to participate in receiving the best education possible, regardless of their financial status. Merchants Bank is proud to contribute to organizations that serve the educational needs of children, who otherwise, may not be given this opportunity."

Established in 1890, Merchants Bank is 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 Bethal, Wind Gap, Nazareth, Forks Township, Martins Creek, and a Business Center in Easton, PA. MNB Investment Services is a division of the Bank and offers investment and wealth management financial services. The Bank's website can be accessed at www.merchantsbangor.com.