Reading Food Pantry - North Shore Bank Jeans Day
Left to Right: Simone Payment, Executive Director of The Reading Food Pantry, Thomas Seyffert, Branch Manager of North Shore Bank’s Reading Office, and Phyllis Maxwell, Former Director of The Reading Food Pantry
PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS (www.northshore-bank.com) – The Reading Food Pantry believes no one should go hungry. If you need food, for a day, a week, a year, or more, they are always there to help. That’s why the employees of North Shore Bank chose this organization to receive their recent Jeans Day donation of $1,200.
The initiative, which allowed employees to wear jeans on Fridays in exchange for a $5.00 charitable donation, garnered overwhelming support within the bank. The funds collected will make a significant impact on supporting the Reading Food Pantry's mission to provide essential resources to those in need within the community.
"We are proud of our employees' commitment to making a positive difference in the community," said Tom Seyffert, Branch Manager of North Shore Bank’s Reading office. "Their generosity and participation in the Jeans Day program exemplify our collective dedication to giving back and supporting local initiatives, and we’re so happy we’re able to help The Reading Food Pantry – a staple in our community."
We were thrilled to receive the Jeans Day donation from North Shore Bank. The past year was a busy one at the pantry and we so appreciate the support like this we receive from the Reading community—it allows us to make sure all our neighbors get enough food.
- Simone Payment | Reading Food Pantry Executive Director
The Reading Food Pantry aims to address the food and personal care needs of our neighbors through high-quality, respectful service in a welcoming environment, with a goal of enhancing well-being in our community. The non-profit Reading Food Pantry, established in 1983, provides food assistance to families who live in Reading, MA. We currently serve 200+ households across town, operating out of Old South United Methodist Church: the big white church facing Reading Town Common, at 6 Salem St. For more information on the Reading Food Pantry visit
www.readingfoodpantry.org.