Winona, Minn.-based Merchants Bank helped raise 260,374 pounds of food this year through its annual “10 Days of Giving” food drive.
The drive netted $120,951 in cash and nearly 18,500 pounds of food. Merchants Bank, which collaborates on the program with nonprofit Winona Volunteer Services, collected donations at branches and participating area schools, businesses and other organizations.
A press release states that the total is the fourth-highest in campaign history, after the 25th anniversary of the campaign netted more than 280,000 pounds. The drive, which supports the food shelf programs at Winona Volunteer Services, has raised 4.54 million pounds of food in 34 years, including 272,162 pounds in 2021.
“It’s a blessing to feel the compassion and heart of our community as we coordinate the ‘10 Days of Giving’ every year,” said Andrew Guzzo, chief banking officer & president – Winona. “As always, I am blown away by the generosity of our neighbors and want to share how grateful I am for your support.”