Credit Union Supports Local Food Banks

Peach State Federal Credit Union Donates Food to Duluth Cooperative Ministries

DULUTH, GA Peach State Federal Credit Union has made a large donation of food to the Duluth Cooperative Ministries, an organization formed to provide effective, efficient ministry to Gwinnett county residents in need. Non-perishable food items were collected at each of Peach States 13 branches throughout the first quarter of 2014 generating the sizable donation. This donation is the first of an ongoing plan to make quarterly donations to various food banks throughout Peach States footprint in its seven county service area. "The well being of our members and our surrounding community is truly important to us.� This donation is a great representation of our dedication to giving back to the communities that supports us," said Peach State President/CEO Marshall Boutwell. According to city-data.com, 14% of Gwinnett county residents are living in poverty.� Unfortunately, this means that there are many hungry families throughout the county who just arent getting enough to eat. "This gift will help ensure that local people in need can put food on their table and so that their families dont go hungryeven if its just for a single meal," said Duluth Cooperative Ministries Director Mary Roberts. "We also have a thrift store on site to ensure that all of their needs are met." About Duluth Cooperative Ministries The purpose of Hands of Christ Duluth Cooperative Ministry is to utilize the resources of the community as a Christian Cooperative to glorify God and demonstrate Christs love by ministering to the material and spiritual needs of those in crisis. Duluth Cooperative is a 501c(3) non-profit corporation that is open to all without regard to race, religion, national origin, age or physical handicap. For more information, visit www.duluthco-op.org. About Peach State Federal Credit Union Peach State is a $242 million credit union that serves more than 40,000 members in Barrow, Clarke, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Jackson, Oconee and Walton counties.� Operating as a not-for-profit financial cooperative, Peach States mission is to provide quality financial services that meet the needs and exceed the expectations of its member-owners.� For more information, visit www.peachstatefcu.org.