North Brookfield Savings Bank Hosts Annual Toy Drive

NORTH BROOKFIELD — North Brookfield Savings Bank (NBSB) announced the start of its annual toy drive, running Nov. 1-29.

This year’s toy drive continues the bank’s commitment to bring holiday cheer to those in need. Donations of new, unwrapped toys will be collected at all branch locations, where every contribution will support local toy programs that make a difference in the lives of children within the community.

In addition to accepting toys, NBSB branch locations will also welcome monetary donations. The bank will match each dollar contributed and will donate an additional $1 for every toy collected, up to $250 per branch. The Ware branch will specifically concentrate on gathering monetary donations to support the Ware Police and Fire Department’s Christmas for Kids Program. The Belchertown branch will concentrate on gathering physical toy donations and gift cards.

“Our annual toy drive is a testament to the generosity and compassion of our community members and employees. As a local community bank, we are proud to help brighten the holidays for children within our community” said Audrey Shampine, Marketing manager at North Brookfield Savings Bank. “We are truly grateful for the ongoing support that allows us to spread happiness to local families during the Season of Giving.”

Donations will be accepted at these North Brookfield Savings Bank branches:

• North Brookfield Branch, 9 Gilbert St. (partnering with the North Brookfield Police Assoc. Toys for Joy program);

• East Brookfield Branch, 100 West Main St. (partnering with the East Brookfield Toys for Joy program);

• West Brookfield Branch, 128 West Main St. (partnering with the West Brookfield Police Assoc. Holiday Toy Program and the Warren Patrolmen’s Assoc.);

• Ware Branch, 40 Main St. (partnering with the Ware Police and Fire Department Christmas for Kids Program — only accepting monetary donations for 2025);

• Belchertown Branch, 4 Daniel Shays Highway (partnering with the Belchertown Firefighters Assoc. Adopt-a-Family Program — only accepting physical toy and gift card donations for 2025); and

• Three Rivers Branch, 2060 Main St. (partnering with the Palmer Lions Club Holiday Toy Program).