Columbia Bank’s Annual Food Drive Raised Funds and Delivered Meals Throughout New Jersey

photo courtesy of Columbia Bank

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Fair Lawn NJ, through the assistance of its team members and the generous residents of  New Jersey, Columbia Bank proudly raised financial donations and several hundred food items at its annual food  drive. By providing nourishment to those in need around the state, Columbia Bank maintains its long-standing history  of aiding residents in the communities it serves.  

“Giving back and making an impact in our community is ingrained in Columbia Bank’s culture. Our annual food drives  are a critical part of helping New Jersey families who are food insecure and need extra support”, said Allyson  Schlesinger Executive Vice President, Head of Consumer Banking. 

The recipients of the donations and totals are as follows:  

CUMAC – Paterson, NJ  

Center for Food Action – Saddle Brook, NJ and  

Simuel Whitefield Simmons Organization – Somerset, NJ  

Over 50 shopping bags of food and over $1,200  

Maple Shade Food Bank – Maple Shade, NJ  

$250 in monetary donations 

South Jersey Dream Center – Thorofare, NJ  

$100 and 150 pounds of non-perishable food  

St. James Food Pantry – Woodbridge, NJ  

Over $500 in monetary donations  

Starfish Food Pantry – Plainfield, NJ  

500+ items of food and $160