Washington Savings Bank Helps Blessings in a Backpack

(CATHY HAYES AND JAMIE WALDHOFF OF BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK ACCEPT A DONATION FROM WASHINGTON SAVINGS BANK PRESIDENT DAVID DOEDTMAN)

Blessings in a Backpack, Effingham was recently assisted in their food packing by a team from Washington Savings Bank. The group of employees met at Total Quality Warehouse on a cold Wednesday night to pack nearly 1,000 bags of food for area children. Along with their bag packing skills, they also delivered a generous donation.

Cathy Hayes, a third grade teacher and Blessings board member, commented, “We love hosting businesses and organizations at our packing session. It gives them an understanding of the scope of our mission, and they become ambassadors for our program. Packing a bag is an investment into the life of the child who receives it. We’re humbled by the involvement and generosity of our local businesses, and appreciate the team from Washington Savings Bank.”

(A CREW FROM WASHINGTON SAVINGS BANK WORKS WITH OTHER BACKPACK VOLUNTEERS TO BAG THE GROCERIES FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN)

Blessings in a Backpack- Effingham IL provides food for 500 children from pre-k through eighth grade over weekends during the school year. Local support has enabled the group to grow significantly during its four years in service to Effingham area students.

Washington Savings Bank has served the Effingham Community for over 130 years. They specialize in home loans and a wide range of financial services. More information available at www.washingtonsavings.net.

Blessings in a Backpack is a 501(c)3 organization. For more information, visit their Facebook page, at Blessings in a Backpack- Effingham IL, or www.effinghambackpack.org.