Falcons and Pioneer Valley Credit Union Raise $1,000 during 'Goals for Groceries' Campaign

Published on April 9, 2015 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release


Springfield, Mass. - The Springfield Falcons and Pioneer Valley Credit Union have raised $1,000 for The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts during this season's "Goals for Groceries" campaign.

For every goal the Falcons scored at home from October to March of the 2014-15 season, Pioneer Valley Credit Union donated $10 to The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.

This season, the Falcons notched 98 tallies at the MassMutual Center through March. Pioneer Valley Credit Union presented The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts with a check for $1,000 during Falcons Fan Appreciation Weekend on April 3.

"We at Pioneer Valley Credit Union are dedicated to the mission of putting people first and are proud to be involved with the 'Goals for Groceries' campaign again this year," said Pioneer Valley Credit Union President/CEO Anabela P. Grenier. "Our partnership with the Springfield Falcons and The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts is at the heart of our commitment to local families. Together we can all make a difference in helping to build a stronger community by helping those in need."

"We are extremely grateful for the on-going support of Pioneer Valley Credit Union and the Springfield Falcons," said The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Executive Director Andrew Morehouse. "This generous contribution will allow us to distribute more healthy food to our member agencies and support our more than 235,000 neighbors in need throughout the region."

Pioneer Valley Credit Union is a full service not-for-profit financial institution serving members throughout Western Massachusetts since 1923. Helping members to become financially secure by offering some of the best rates around, one-on-one financial education and customized programs designed for every stage of life is the Pioneer Valley Credit Union difference. Their Rewards Checking programs offer rates at eight times the national average. For more information about Pioneer Valley Credit Union visit PVCU.org or call (413) 733-2800.

The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts is a hunger-relief nonprofit serving 135,000 individuals at risk of or facing hunger in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties. As the leading provider of emergency food that reaches individuals and families with low incomes in the region, The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts distributes food to over 300 member agencies, including independent food pantries, meal sites, childcare centers, shelters, and elder care facilities. For more information on The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, visit FoodBankWMA.org.

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