Westfield Bank Holds Food Drive to Support Local Communities

WESTFIELD — Westfield Bank invited its employees, customers, and community members across Western Mass. and Northern Conn. to help fight hunger in local communities as part of its 2025 food drive. More than 800,000 people in Massachusetts and over a half-million Connecticut residents struggle with hunger, according to the nonprofit food bank network Feeding America.

From Oct. 20 through Nov. 17, all Westfield Bank branches collected non-perishable food items and monetary donations. Food items included those needed for Thanksgiving dinners as well as other staples to keep shelves stocked throughout the holiday season. Each branch donated to a food pantry or community kitchen local to their service area.

“We are proud to host a drive that helps deliver food to many of our local organizations during this holiday season,” said James Hagan, president and CEO of Westfield Bank. “To give back to our community is an essential part of our mission, and we are happy to continue to partner with so many great community partners who support those in need.”