CONCORD, NH – The Merrimack County Savings Bank Foundation recently made a matching grant totaling $5,000 to The Friendly Kitchen, according to Ronald Wilbur, President and CEO of Merrimack County Savings Bank.

In making today’s announcement, Wilbur stated, “The Foundation was established in 1997 on the occasion of the bank’s 130th anniversary with the purpose of providing perpetual financial support to the communities of Merrimack County. It is one way in which we give back to the communities which have helped us grow and prosper over the years.”

The Friendly Kitchen seeks to provide meals for the hungry in a warm and caring non-discrimating environment through the coordination of community volunteer resources. “There is a growing need to feed the growing numbers of the hungry in our community. This generous grant will allow the Friendly Kitchen to build upon our volunteers’ success and will increase our capacity to feed the hungry.” Said Joanne Carlisle, member of the board, fundraising director.

Applications for grants are received by the Foundation twice annually, with deadlines of April 1 and October 1. Not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizations interested in making funding requests to the Foundation should contact Merrimack County Savings Bank. Founded in 1867, Merrimack County Savings Bank is a mutual savings bank headquartered in Concord, New Hampshire. The bank offers a wide variety of deposit, loan, and convenience services to individuals, businesses and organizations. Deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Bank assets total over $400 million. For more information, please visit http://www.mcsbnh.com.