GORHAM, ME—During February, the Gorham and Standish Branches of Norway Savings Bank will celebrate Valentine’s Day with month-long food drives to benefit local food pantries and, in the spirit of the month, spread love throughout the community.

 To help, participants can drop nonperishable food items off at either branch during business hours:

 Gorham Branch

65 Main Street

Mon. – Thu., 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat., 8:30 a.m. to noon

Donations for Gorham Food Pantry

 Standish Branch

88 Ossipee Trail East

Mon. – Thu., 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat., 8:30 a.m. to noon

Donations for Standish Food Pantry

 There is a special need for boxed macaroni and cheese, Ramen noodles, peanut butter, baked beans, canned pasta, canned soup, canned vegetables, tuna, chicken, coffee, tea, and cocoa, but all non-perishable food items will be gratefully accepted. 

 “Norway Savings Bank views initiatives like these as its responsibility,” said Dan Walsh, President and CEO of Norway Savings Bank. “At all of our branches, efforts to confront challenges being faced by community members are in the forefront of planning and operation. The Bank believes that our communities work best when we all work together, and these food drives are another way we can engage our customers in joining us to help many in need.” 

 For more information or to discover additional ways to assist, call the Gorham Food Pantry at 207-222-4351 and the Standish Food Pantry at 207-358-0359.

Previous food drive at Standish Branch.