1166 Federal Credit Union Seeks Food Drive Donations for CU Kind Day

FOOD-DRIVE

1166 Federal Credit Union (1166 FCU) is proud to participate in CU Kind Day 2024, observed Monday, October 14. CU Kind Day is a collaborative effort designed for credit union employees, members, partners, and volunteers to spread kindness through various community projects. To address the growing hunger crisis in its communities, 1166 FCU will participate in a joint food drive with other local credit unions, including First Harvest, EdiFi, and Affinity FCU. Community members are invited to fill the donation boxes at their locations from October 1 to November 8.To contribute at 1166 FCU, visit the office at 95 Woodstown Rd Unit C, Swedesboro, NJ 08085. All contributions will be donated to local food pantries and kitchens.

Suggestions include:

● Canned meat, fish, chicken, soup, stew, fruit, vegetables, and beans (pop-top cans are a plus)
● Peanut butter
● Jelly
● Brown rice
● Whole grain pasta
● Applesauce and fruit cups
● Cooking oils
● Dried herbs and spices
● Dried fruit
● Granola bars
● Instant mashed potatoes
● Nuts
● Shelf-stable and powdered milk
● Whole grain cereal
● Oatmeal
● Pancake mix
● Mac & cheese packages
● Packaged cookies
● Unopened toiletries (toothpaste, deodorant, feminine hygiene products)
● Other nonperishable items

 

Excluded donations include items that are expired, unlabeled, damaged, opened, stored in glass containers, or require refrigeration, and we cannot accept home-baked goods or leftovers.

About 1166 Federal Credit Union

1166 Federal Credit Union, established in 1937, is based in Swedesboro, NJ. We are committed to providing robust financial services, great loan rates, and broad-based financial education to our more than 1,200 current members. Our products include mortgages, student loans, credit and debit cards, checking and savings accounts, ACH access, financial literacy education, and more. The credit union’s unique name references our charter number, but it also adds up to the exceptional service and savings we offer our members. Our philosophy is real people helping
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