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Polish National Credit Union Supports Chicopee High Food Drive

CHICOPEE — Polish National Credit Union (PNCU) presented a check and food collected at its seven locations to Chicopee High School students during their annual spirit week food drive. The donations, which benefit Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen, were made possible by the generosity of PNCU employees and members, who were encouraged to support the students’ efforts.

“We were pleased to be a food dropoff location for the Chicopee High School students,” said Jim Kelly, PNCU president and CEO. “We are proud of our employees who led this effort. Great things can happen when people rally together.”

With only a week dedicated to the drive, students were shifting their focus from accepting food donations to monetary contributions. “Monetary donations were used to purchase more cans in bulk than are typically donated by students. We are thrilled to have the sponsorship of Polish National Credit Union this year,” said Lauren Foley, a senior at Chicopee High School. “Hosting efforts like this are so important to helping us with collections.”

Jennifer Gallant, chief financial officer at the credit union and a board member at Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen, noted that “the annual Chicopee High School canned-food drive is an extraordinary effort by students to raise money and collect food. Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen is extremely grateful for all the planning, dedication, and organization of the students every year.”