St. Lawrence FCU Holding Holiday Food Drive

October 24, 2017 – Ogdensburg – St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union has announced it is holding a holiday food drive November 1st – 17th to help community families. The holiday food drive is co-sponsored by The Church and Community Program in Canton, The Ogdensburg Neighborhood Center, and the Potsdam Neighborhood Center.

St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union CEO Todd Mashaw said, “This is an annual event that really brings the community together. It is a wonderful way to get into the spirit of giving by donating food to stock local food pantries that see increased activity this time of year. We look forward to another great outpouring of support. St. Lawrence FCU is happy to be participating with our co-sponsors.” 

Those interested in donating non-perishable food items may do so at any of the four St. Lawrence FCU branches at 800 Commerce Park Drive and 333 State Street in Ogdensburg, 33 Court Street in Canton, or 6585 State Highway 56 in Potsdam. Suggested items include: canned soups/vegetables; stuffing mix; pie filling/crust mix; hot roll mix; and cranberry sauce.

About The Church & Community Program

The Church & Community Program (C&CP) was established in 1974 by members of several congregations in a cooperative effort to respond to needs of local residents by utilizing resources of both the Canton area churches and community. For more information go to http://ccpcantonny.org/4001.html or call 315-386-3534.

About the Ogdensburg Neighborhood Center

The Ogdensburg Neighborhood Center depends primarily on the generosity of others to assist families in need. The Center welcomes donations of food, personal items and money. For more information call (315) 393-5561.

About the Potsdam Neighborhood Center

The mission of the Potsdam Neighborhood Center is to help the poor and at risk population in their service area set goals and priorities for an improved living standard. The Center helps people by providing resources, referrals, and encouraging the pursuit of education, training, and employment. More information is available at www.potsdam.ny.us/neighborhoodcenter/ or call (315) 265-3920

About St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union
St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union membership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in; and businesses and other legal entities located in St. Lawrence County. St. Lawrence FCU is wholly owned by its more than 9,750 members. St. Lawrence FCU offers full-service branches in Ogdensburg, Canton and Potsdam. More information is available at www.stlawrfcu.com or call 315-393-3530.