Security Service FCU $5,000 Donation Helps Provide Meals For Those in Need

(SAN ANTONIO, TX – OCTOBER 22, 2020) –– The Security Service Charitable Foundation is helping the Salvation Army McAllen/Hidalgo County continue to serve the communities by providing a $5,000 donation. These funds will be used to feed 2,500 hungry individuals and families throughout Hidalgo County. In addition, this timely donation will also help provide disinfecting and sanitizing products to keep The Salvation Army’s Emergency Shelter residents healthy and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Right now, we’re helping more people than ever before,” said Maggie Pena, business operations administrator for The Salvation Army of McAllen. “The Security Service Charitable Foundation is helping us meet this increased need, providing food and shelter to neighbors who are struggling.”

The Salvation Army has served Hidalgo County since 1931. They have provided basic human needs to the lost, vulnerable, needy, poor, hurting, helpless, and hopeless.

“Thanks to organizations like The Salvation Army, the people of Hidalgo County have the critical resources needed to help survive the challenges of COVID-19 and the many circumstances that arise throughout life,” said Julie Balboa, vice president of member service-South Texas for Security Service Federal Credit Union. “We appreciate their efforts to help so many people when they need it most.”

The Security Service Charitable Foundation helps further Security Service Federal Credit Union’s corporate goal of community service by contributing to deserving organizations and causes in the credit union's market areas.