SOUTHERN
PINES, N.C., Dec. 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Bank proudly continues its
commitment to community with the successful completion of its
2nd annual companywide food drive. This year, employees,
customers and friends from across the Carolinas and in over 110
First Bank locations joined forces to collect 21,750 pounds of food
given to over 90 agencies and/or organizations for families in need
throughout the community. In addition to addressing food
insecurity, First Bank has awarded $319,229 in grants to local nonprofits and
schools through the Power of Good Grants throughout 2024 with a
total of over $640,000 in
philanthropic giving, further solidifying its role as a vital
partner in uplifting the communities it serves.
The Power of Good Food Drive was held from November 1 – November
30 in honor of Sharon Shaw
Adams, a First Bank associate, who passed away in
January 2023. Sharon was a Service
Excellence champion, the highest level of distinction in First Bank
culture, for being an example employee that goes above and beyond.
Sharon was a dedicated collector of food items and a relentless
warrior against food insecurity. Her passion and commitment to
alleviating hunger inspired us all. By organizing this food drive
we not only remember her legacy but also carry forward her selfless
spirit to combat this pressing issue.
First Bank President, Adam
Currie, said of the drive, "Sharon was a phenomenal
associate and human. For our second year we are using this food
drive to show our appreciation and admiration for her legacy,
helping those in our communities. We are so proud to have increased
our collections, year over year, and we hope this shows that First
Bank is committed to caring for our communities in more ways than
just providing banking."
In the 4th Quarter, First Bank awarded its third set
of grant funds in 2024 to 40 nonprofits or schools in order to help
continue the excellent work they do, totaling $90,000. The recipients for this round
include:
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Central
NC
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Charlotte
Area
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Western
NC
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Elizabeth Cashwell
Elementary
School
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Claire's Army
Inc.
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Asheville
GreenWorks
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Scotland Family
Counseling
Center
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Community Care Clinic
of
Rowan County
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Brush Creek Elementary
School
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TEAMWORKZ
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Community Foundations
CDC,
Inc.
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Harmony Methodist
Church ESL
Program
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Uwharrie Charter
Academy
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Food for
Days
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No Wrong Door for
Support and
Recovery
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Rowan Helping
Ministries
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Saluda Pop-Up
Pantry
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Thomasville
Community
Ministry Inc, dba Cooperative
Community Ministry
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The Council on Aging
for
Henderson County
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Western NC Community
Health
Services
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Triangle
Area
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Triad
Area
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Florence, SC
Area
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Designed for
Joy
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Bold 2 B U
Community
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Created to
Serve
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Helping
Education
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Growing the Distance,
Inc
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Greater Florence
Habitat for
Humanity
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Holly Springs Food
Cupboard
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Hopefulls,
Inc
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Lydia's Bowels of Mercy
Home,
Inc
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Meals on Wheels
Durham
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Sister Circle
International
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The Farm at
Florence
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The Joel
Fund
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Upstate &
Midlands SC
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Wilmington
Area
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Eastern
NC
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Center for
Developmental
Services (CDS)
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paws4people
foundation
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Beaufort County
Community
College Foundation
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Coffee and
Cupboard
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St.Jude's
MCC
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Jacksonville Performing
Arts
Teen Outreach
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HOPE Missions of the
Upstate
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The Carousel
Center
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The Partnership for
Children of
Wayne County
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Upstate Warrior
Solution
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Learn more about the GOOD being done in the community by First
Bank at www.LocalFirstBank.com/Power-of-Good.
About us:
First Bank is the banking subsidiary of First Bancorp and is
headquartered in Southern Pines, North
Carolina, with total assets of approximately $12.1 billion. As a state-chartered community
bank, First Bank operates 113 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina and a nationwide SBA platform.
Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking,
combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local
expertise, and technology to manage a home or business. First
Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market
under the symbol "FBNC." Visit our website at
www.LocalFirstBank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.
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