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Central Illinois Food Bank receives $1,965 donation from Woodforest Charitable Foundation.

07-May, 2013

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Photo Caption:Presenting the check (left to right) is Kevin Pruett, IL Regional Manager, WNB; Trina Keller, WNB Branch Manager, Pontiac, IL; Tim McClain, WNB Branch Manager, Jacksonville, IL; Vicki, Richmond, Treasurer, Woodforest Charitable Foundation; Kirk Bickel, WNB Branch Manager, Decatur, IL to Gloria Shanahan, Public Outreach Coordinator, Central Illinois Food Bank; David Yankee, WNB Branch Manager, Springfield, IL; Eric Meyer, WNB Branch Manager, Springfield, IL and Boyd Nelson, Executive Vice President, WNB.

Central Illinois Foodbank
Springfield, IL – On a continual basis Woodforest National Bank employees perform a multitude of fundraising events benefitting the Woodforest Charitable Foundation.  Both Woodforest National Bank and Woodforest Charitable Foundation are committed to making a positive impact in the communities in which Woodforest serves. This partnership benefits the community and organizations such as Central Illinois Foodbank, which recently received a $1,965 donation, from the Woodforest Charitable Foundation.

Central Illinois Foodbank serves 21 counties and works with over 150 non-profit community-based partners to distribute 9.5 million pounds of food annually. Their mission is to collect donated food and grocery items from growers, manufacturers, processors, distributors, and retailers for distribution to charitable agencies serving people in need.
Central Illinois Foodbank is also proud to operate the Kids Cafe program with Springfield Urban League. Kids Cafe is a nation-wide program through Feeding America that feeds children a hot, nutritious meal in a safe environment.
For more information on Central Illinois Foodbank, visit www.centralilfoodbank.org.

The Woodforest Charitable Foundation was created by Woodforest National Bank in 2005 as a direct result of its desire to support and invest in the communities in which it serves.  The Foundation is committed to assisting those in need, enriching lives and communities through dedicated leadership and faithful administration by providing funding to qualifying 501(c)(3) charities. For additional information regarding the Woodforest Charitable Foundation, call (832) 375-CARE (2273) or visit the foundation’s website at www.woodforestcharitablefoundation.org.

Woodforest National Bank
Celebrating 32 years of service and ranked among the top earning banks in the United States, the Woodforest family of banks currently has assets of approximately $3.7 billion and services more than 837,000 customers with branches in excess of 760 throughout seventeen states:  Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.  For information about Woodforest National Bank, please call 832-375-2000 or visit the bank’s website at www.woodforest.com.