Monday, December 8, 2014

St. Cloud Federal Credit Union Participates in PhilanthroFEED Program



As we embark on the Holiday season, we should all stop and give thanks for the blessings we have in our life. Being a team member of St. Cloud Federal Credit Union is one of those blessings that we have. As we consider how fortunate we are, we remember there are plenty of people in our community who are not as fortunate. Looking for a way to give back and help those around us, we participated in the St. Cloud Area Salvation Army “PhilanthroFEED” program. Never heard of PhilanthroFEED? Then check out St. Cloud Area Salvation Army - PhilanthroFEED website to learn more.

On November 18th, a team of St. Cloud Federal Credit Union employees partnered with St. Cloud Area Salvation Army to sponsor and serve lunch to 80+ people. Along with sponsoring and serving the lunch, we also donated $1,735 on behalf of our members to the Salvation Army. Our experience at the St. Cloud Area Salvation Army was humbling. While the services we provided and donations we raised made us feel proud, it also caused us to reflect on something else. At St. Cloud Federal Credit Union, we strive to help our members remain “Financially Fit”. After serving this lunch, we were reminded that there are people who have to take financial fitness very seriously, because they often live paycheck to paycheck.

That is why we are challenging other St. Cloud area businesses and community members to consider participating in the PhilanthroFEED program. Count your blessings and please remember those less fortunate in our community.