Credit Union Responds to Urgent Request from Local Food Bank
August 7, 2014
Envision Financial responds to urgent request from Surrey Food Bankchallenges others to lend their support�
Surrey, B.C.Earlier this week, Envision Financial received an urgent request from the Surrey Food Bankthe food banks Tiny Bundles program is in dire need of supplies for their youngest members. Envision Financial responded to their plea with an immediate cash donation of $2000 and is now challenging other local businesses and residents to do the same.�
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"The Surrey Food Bank plays a vital role in our local community and the Tiny Bundles program is particularly important," says Susan Byrom, manager of community investment at Envision Financial. "Our organization is committed to making a meaningful difference in our local community so when we received the call from the food bank asking for assistance we knew we had to respond. "
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Challenge to local residents and businesses
Envision Financial is issuing local residents and businesses to join them in supporting Tiny Bundles. Cash donations are always appreciated and the items that are in greatest need are large cans of powdered formula, cereal for eight months of age and jars of baby food. Donations can be made online at�https://www.surreyfoodbank.org/donate�or dropped off at the Surrey Food Bank Warehouse located at 10732 City Parkway.
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"The Surrey Food Bank is incredibly grateful for Envision Financials commitment to help us raise awareness in Surrey of the needs of the youngest members of our population," says Surrey Food Bank Executive Director Marilyn Herrmann. "It is crucial that we help our Tiny Bundles at the most vulnerable time of their lives. Thank you Envision Financial and warm thanks to all who support us."
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Tiny Bundles is a Surrey Food Bank program specifically designed for pregnant moms and families with babies aged newborn to one year. Pregnancy and the first year of a baby's life are critically important for healthy development. Proper nutrition and support lays a good foundation for the rest of their lives. Tiny Bundles "moms" receive a food hamper every week, instead of every two weeks, as well as fresh eggs and milk while pregnant or nursing. Hampers are supplemented with fresh vegetables and other nutritional items when available. New parents receive a baby layette when their baby is born and a grad gift package when the baby turns one year old.
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This contribution from Envision Financial fits with the organizations signature cause, The Full Cupboard, an innovative community program designed to raise food, funds and awareness for food banks throughout the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Kitimat. Through this program, Envision Financial committed to raising at least $1 million for local food banks over the next ten years. Members of the community wanting to learn more about The Full Cupboard can visit�https://www.envisionfinancial.ca/Personal/Community/FullCupboard/.
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About Envision Financial
Envision Financial is a division of First West Credit Union, B.C.'s third-largest credit union, with�38 branches and 29 insurance�offices throughout the province operating under the Envision Financial, Valley First and Enderby & District Financial brands. Led by Launi Skinner, First West has $7.7 billion in assets under administration, more than 177,000 members and close to 1,300 employees. For its extensive community involvement, Envision Financial is designated a Caring Company by Imagine Canada. For more information on Envision Financial, visit�www.envisionfinancial.ca.