Food pantries are in need of supplies and Taylorville Community Credit Union’s 8th Annual Freedom Tree food drive is working to overcome the need of food. TCCU President Will Perkins says that the Credit Union strongly believes in supporting the community and can do so through helping those food banks. The drive begins on Monday, June 6th and runs through Friday, July 15th.  All area residents and credit union members are encouraged to donate boxed and canned food items, as well as cash donations, to benefit local food pantries.

Perkins says he invites everyone, not just members to give to the cause.  TCCU is looking for boxed and canned food items, but are also accepting cash donations. Food pantries use cash donations to purchase more items in bulk from food banks, and every dollar and cent donated at the four offices goes directly to local food pantries.  Perkins says your donations stay in the community. 

Donations during the summer season are traditionally less than other times of the year with no traditional giving holidays, and it’s usually a harder time for a lot of families, simply because children are not in school. Donations can be dropped off at any of TCCU’s four locations including Taylorville, Hillsboro, Litchfield, and Pana.  All locations will have a Freedom Tree display and a drop-off for boxed and canned items.  Cash donations may be given to the teller at the office.

TCCU is a not-for-profit financial coop founded in 1956.  Membership is open to those who live or work in Christian, Shelby, and Montgomery Counties. For more information, or to learn how to join, visit www.TCCU.org, or visit one of their offices.