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First Bank Builds Momentum For Operation Food Search

To show their support for the fifth annual Operation Food Search Saturday Jubilee, First Bank employees held a company food drive at the Hazelwood Operations Center (600 James S. McDonnell Blvd) the week of July 15.

 

More than 597 pounds of non-perishable food items were collected by First Bank employees on behalf of Operation Food Search, a St. Louis area food bank that distributes free food to the low income community.

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From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 27, First Bank employees will participate in the Operation Food Search Saturday Jubilee in St. Louis and St. Charles counties.

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During the one-day food drive, First Bank volunteers will be accepting non-perishable food items at the following Dierbergs locations: Arnold, Craig Rd, Lemay Ferry, Brentwood, and Wentzville. All Dierbergs stores are participating.

 

First Bank employees will also be collecting at Wal-Mart in Warrenton.

 

The Operation Food Search Saturday Jubilee will help supply local food pantries. Donations can also be made at Schnucks, Shop-n-Save and Wal-Mart stores. All donations will stay in the communities where they are collected.

 

For more information, please visit saturdayjubilee.com.

 

First Bank firstbanks.com is one of the largest privately owned banks in the country with $6.4 billion in assets and 131 locations in Missouri, Illinois, Florida, and California. 

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