Bank of New Hampshire has announced a one-year partnership with the New Hampshire Food Bank in support of their mobile food pantry program. This sponsorship comes as a result of Bank of New Hampshire’s implementation of an annual giving focus.

“Our mobile food pantries have become a safe and effective approach to meeting the needs of our food insecure neighbors during this difficult time,” New Hampshire Food Bank Executive Director Eileen Liponis said in a statement. “Thanks to the generosity of Bank of New Hampshire we will be able to further our reach this year and ensure that our neighbors across the state do not have to worry about where their next meal will come from. Our mission would not be possible without our community partners, like Bank of New Hampshire. We are truly grateful for this partnership.”

The bank said it is focusing its corporate giving on food insecurity in 2021. While food insecurity has always been a struggle for many in the state, the current COVID-19 pandemic has greatly increased this need across our state with a projected 13 percent increase in 2021 according to Feeding America.

“As we seek to make an impact on food insecurity in our communities, we are confident that this significant contribution to the New Hampshire Food Bank will move us toward that goal,” bank President and CEO Christopher Logan said in a statement. “In this one-year partnership, beginning in April, we will support one Mobile Food Pantry event each week, providing food for up to 500 families.”

The Mobile Food Pantry travels to locations throughout the state, aligning with Bank of New Hampshire’s footprint. In addition to financially supporting the Mobile Food Pantry, Bank of New Hampshire employees will be serving as volunteers at Mobile Food Pantries throughout the year.