Fort Community Credit Union Donates $20,000 to area food pantries
05/26/2020
JEFFERSON COUNTY – (May 22, 2020) – Fort Community Credit Union (FCCU) recently donated $20,000 in support of the food pantries in the Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Watertown and Whitewater communities. Additionally, the efforts aided the work of the Whitewater Community Space. These funds were made possible through a grant offered by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago as part of a $30 million-dollar COVID-19 Relief Program.
“When we learned of this opportunity, we knew we had to take action,” said Sue Johnson, CEO of FCCU. “It was an incredibly generous offer and we wanted to be sure Jefferson County could benefit from it. We chose the food pantries and Whitewater Community space because of their ability to serve those in need.”
The local food pantries serve families in their respective school districts on an emergency basis. Due to recent events, the operations have shifted to purchasing food from local stores so families can continue to have choices. The funds will be used to continue operations and keep shelves stocked, allowing for some assurance during uncertain times.
For additional information about these organizations visit:
Fort Atkinson Food Pantry: fortatkinsonfoodpantry.org/
Jefferson Food Pantry: jeffersonfoodpantry.com/
Watertown Food Pantry: watertownfoodpantry.org/
Whitewater Community Space: facebook.com/pg/WhitewaterCommunitySpace
Whitewater Food Pantry: facebook.com/pg/WhitewaterFoodPantry
(left) Eric Iverson, FCCU Watertown Branch Manager; Dawn Westenberg, Watertown Food Pantry Volunteer Coordinator; and FCCU Board Member Misti Hawn
(left) Dr. Craig Nevermann, FCCU Board Vice Chair; Sue Johnson, FCCU CEO; and Ron Pribnow from the Jefferson Food Pantry
(left) Ernest Witzke, FCCU Board Chair; Sue Johnson, FCCU CEO; and Alan Timm Fort Atkinson Food Pantry
(left) Barbara Quast; Diane Butt, FCCU Board Member; Pat Chaput; and Sue Johnson, FCCU CEO
(left) Sue Johnson, FCCU CEO; Cindy Robers; Kay Robers; and Diane Butt, FCCU Board Member
About FCCU: Established in 1940, Fort Community Credit Union (FCCU) is a member-owned financial cooperative open to anyone living or working in Dane, Dodge, Jefferson, Rock, Walworth or Waukesha counties. With branch locations in Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Watertown and Whitewater, FCCU holds $280 million in assets and almost 22,000 members. For more information about FCCU and the products and services they offer, visit fortcommunity.com or call (920) 563-7305.
For more information, please contact:
Olivia Reinke
Marketing Specialist
[email protected]
(920) 563-7305