HFS Federal Credit Union has stepped up to help meet the needs of the Big Island with a donation to The Food Basket.
Throughout the month of October, monetary donations were collected at six branch locations islandwide. As a token of appreciation and for a minimum donation, donors received an HFS tote bag or cap.
Through the generous donations of the credit union’s members and staff, a total of $25,100 was raised for The Food Basket.
“With inflation increasing the cost of gas, utilities, housing and food, many families are finding they don’t have money left for groceries after paying their bills, especially at the end of the month. This incredible donation from HFS Federal Credit Union will go directly towards purchasing food for our island neighbors in need this holiday season, helping to keep food on the tables of those who are struggling the most,” said Kristin Frost Albrect, executive director of the nonprofit food bank. “Our warmest mahalos going out to HFS Federal Credit Union staff and members for their extraordinary generosity and providing essential food relief to make this season brighter for so many in our Hawaii Island community.”
HFS said it considers it an honor and a privilege to support great organizations, like The Food Basket, that serve the community. It is because of support from their members and Big Island organizations that HFS is the place “where caring counts” for the past 85 years and counting.
For more information about HFS FCU, call (808) 930-1400 or visit hfsfcu.org or stop by any of credit union’s branches in Hilo, Keaau, Prince Kuhio Plaza, Honokaa, Waimea or Kona.