Bank Independent and the Helping Hands Foundation has announced the launch of the 10th Annual Food Share Drive. The drive aims to combat food insecurity and provide support to local organizations across the seven counties served by the bank.

The Food Share Drive will run from April 29 to May 17 during which time community members can make monetary donations and those donations will stay in your local communities through our partners.

An Amazon Wishlist has also been set up for each partner and those items be shipped directly to them. To give monetarily or to see the Amazon Wishlist, please visit www.hhfal.org.

“Fighting food insecurity in our local community has long been a priority for Bank Independent,” said Macke Mauldin, President and CEO of Bank Independent. “The charities we partner with provide essential assistance to families experiencing hardship. With the backing of our communities, these organizations can have a profound impact on improving the lives of those they support.”

Bank Independent has a long-standing commitment to fighting hunger in the communities it serves. By partnering with local organizations, the bank ensures that the collected donations are distributed to families in need within their community.

These partner organizations include the Help Center of Florence, Franklin County DHR, The Meal Barrel Project, Limestone County DHR, Limestone County DHR, Neighborhood Christian Center, Manna House in Huntsville and the Downtown Rescue Mission.

“Each year we come together as a community to collect food donations for local families in need,” Bank Independent Community Engagement Leader, Hallie Mauldin, said. “As little as a $5 donation can go a long way in helping our partners keep their shelves stocked with necessities. The money collected will be distributed through our local food bank partners, who work tirelessly to ensure that no family goes hungry.”

For more information, please visit www.bibank.com/helping-hands-foundation.