Portland, ME (Dec. 17, 2020) - Northeast Bank (the “Bank”) announced today a $10,000 donation to local food pantries. This commitment combined with $10,000 previously donated to Maine food banks in 2020, brings the Bank’s annual contribution to over $20,000. These charitable contributions reinforce the Bank’s outreach program and giveback mission to support communities through donations, event sponsorship, and employee volunteerism. 

“Northeast Bank stands with Maine’s food pantries and their mission to end hunger,” said Robert Banaski, director of community banking at Northeast Bank. “They are on the frontlines supporting communities affected by COVID-19, while preparing for the expected holiday rush. We are proud to provide both volunteer and monetary support to these organizations and thank them for their service,” Banaski continued.

The Bank’s $10,000 donation will support the following local food assistance centers as they gear up to help those in need during the holiday season.

• Bethel Area District Exchange & Food Pantry
• Augusta Food Bank
• Good Shepherd Food Bank
• Preble Street Resource - Portland Food Pantry

For more information on Northeast Bank’s community outreach, visit www.northeastbank.com/community-outreach.

About Northeast Bank

Northeast Bank (NASDAQ: NBN) is a full-service bank headquartered in Portland, Maine. We offer personal and business banking services to the Maine market via nine branches. Our National Lending Division purchases and originates commercial loans on a nationwide basis. ableBanking, a division of Northeast Bank, offers online savings products to consumers nationwide. Information regarding Northeast Bank can be found at www.northeastbank.com.