Mt. Washington Bank Holds Food Drive

Donations of Non-Perishable Goods Will Be Distributed to Local Food Pantries in Time for Thanksgiving

(South Boston, MA – November 6, 2008) – “Boston’s Community Bank,” Mt. Washington Bank, today announced a food drive to benefit several local food pantries.

Mt. Washington Bank is accepting non-perishable goods now through November 20th at its six branch locations in South Boston, Dorchester and Jamaica Plain, and its loan center in South Boston. The collected goods will be distributed to local food pantries in time for their Thanksgiving outreach.

"Each year our employees ask to do this, and Mt. Washington Bank is pleased to respond in support of our local food pantries," said Ed Merritt, president and CEO of Mt. Washington Bank. "We appreciate the donations that our customers, bank staff and our communities are able to make at this time of year."

Mt. Washington Bank Food Drive Details:

Donations are being accepted between November 1-20 during bank business hours at the following branch locations:
430 West Broadway, South Boston
455 West Broadway, South Boston
708 East Broadway, South Boston
501 Southampton Street, South Boston
489 Gallivan Boulevard, Dorchester
305 Talbot Avenue, Dorchester
515 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain
For more information, visit: www.MtWashingtonBank.com

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About Mt. Washington Bank
Mt. Washington Bank has been serving its communities for over 115 years. In addition to offering a full range of products and services for consumers and businesses, Mt. Washington Bank also prides itself on providing excellent service to their customers. Mt. Washington Bank currently has six banking offices (three in South Boston, two in Dorchester and one in Jamaica Plain) and a loan office in South Boston.

Media Contact:
Lauren Mann, Director of Marketing
Mt. Washington Bank
854-524-1155
lmann@mtwashingtonbank.com