Charter Oak Federal Credit Union Donates Turkeys and Canned Food for the Holidays

Charter Oak FCU’s Community Giving Program and Employees Donated Over $5,000 in Food to Those in Need for Thanksgiving Holiday


Charter Oak Federal Credit Union employees delivered nearly
300 turkeys at the Gemma Moran Food Center in New London.

Groton, CT-November 30, 2011 –Just in time for Thanksgiving, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s Community Giving Program and employees donated 280 turkeys, 1,673 canned goods and over $800 in monetary donations to area food pantries. An annual donation program held at the Credit Union, Charter Oak’s Turkey and Fixins’ Drive has donated hundreds of turkeys and thousands of canned goods over the past three years in honor of former CEO Larry Hertell.

Helping to increase collection success, employees compete in a Fixins’ Food War, which is held each November to collect the side dishes that accompany Thanksgiving turkeys such as cranberry sauce, gravy, peas and stuffing. This year’s winning department was Charter Oak’s Auto Lending Department, which collected over 200 items.

For more information about Charter Oak Federal Credit Union and its ongoing efforts to give back to the community, please visit www.CharterOak.org.

 

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union is a financial institution owned by its depositors. Individuals who live, work, worship, attend school, or volunteer in, and businesses and other legal entities located in New London County or Windham County, CT are able to transact business with us. Immediate family or household members
are also welcome.