Ballston Spa National Bank to Host Drive-Thru Food Pantry

BALLSTON SPA — Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB), in cooperation with the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York is hosting its 15th contactless drive-thru food pantry on Tuesday, June 15. 

The event begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Bank’s corporate offices located at 990 State Route 6, Ballston Spa, and is open to area families and individuals in need of food assistance. Patrons will receive food on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.

BSNB employee volunteers will welcome attendees and load boxes of food directly into the trunk of each vehicle. All volunteers will follow CDC guidelines by wearing appropriate masks and gloves while actively practicing social distancing. Thanks to the Regional Food Bank, an anticipated 18,000 pounds of food will be distributed at the event. Items to be distributed include fresh produce, dairy, frozen meats and non-perishable food items.

In addition to volunteer support, a series of matching campaigns initiated by the bank have generated donations from community members totaling $31,000. Combined with support from BSNB, the Regional Food Bank has received more than $101,000 to date to help those challenged with food insecurity in the region. The Bank’s final matching campaign will run from now through June 15. Donations received from the community will again be matched up to a total of $5,000. 

Over the last 13 months, the drive-thru food pantries hosted by BSNB have distributed 252,000 pounds of food and served 13,000 people across the Capital Region. The public is encouraged to support the Regional Food Bank’s continued efforts. Donations under BSNB’s matching campaign will be accepted until June 15. Donate directly via the Regional Food Bank’s donation site and select ‘BSNB Matching Campaign’ as your donation designation. Donors may also make checks payable to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York and drop them off at any BSNB banking location or mail to BSNB, ATTN: Regional Food Bank Matching Campaign, PO Box 70, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.