Luso American Credit Union Volunteers to Serve at Haven From Hunger

November 22, 2011 - PEABODY

Members of the Board of Directors and staff of Luso American Credit Union are volunteering their services at Haven From Hunger on Monday, November 22, 2011.

Luso American Manager, Ivone Silva said, “In difficult times like these, it is good to be committed to supporting local non-profits and we are passionate about the work that Haven From Hunger does for our community. We think this is one small way we can reinforce the credit union philosophy of people helping people.”

“Volunteerism takes on an even greater importance in these tough economic times,” says Alyse Barbash, Executive Director of Haven From Hunger. “We thank Luso American Credit Union for supporting our mission to fight hunger in our community.”

Barbash added, “Anyone struggling financially is welcome at Haven. Homeless, the unemployed or underemployed, elderly trying to live on Social Security, families on welfare, and the working poor who do not have enough money for food after paying rent or mortgages are encouraged to come in for a nightly meal.”

About Haven From Hunger
 

Haven From Hunger is a privately funded non-profit started in 1986 by several volunteers as a soup kitchen serving an evening meal two nights a week at the United Methodist Church of Peabody. Following a fire at the church, Haven moved to its present location at 71 Wallis Street. Since its inception, Haven has grown into the largest food pantry on the North Shore of Massachusetts, serving many communities. More information is available at 978-531-1530.