MAPLE GROVE, Minn.—TopLine Financial Credit Union held a food drive during March for the MN FoodShare March Campaign benefitting three local non-profits: Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP), Hope 4 Youth and Keystone Community Services.

TopLine Financial said its members and employees generously donated non-perishable food items of canned vegetables, soups, rice, dry pasta, and more to help fight hunger in our local communities.

Employees were able to participate by donating non-perishable food items and money in exchange for a “Foundation Friday/Saturday” sticker, allowing them to wear jeans to work. TopLine and community members could also purchase items from an Amazon Wishlist or Target Registry and have them delivered directly to TopLine, and in return delivered to the charitable partners. When the program ended TopLine employees and members had donated more than 574 pounds of food items and $1,155 in cash to assist local individuals and families.

“We frequently receive feedback from our non-profit partners that food supplies decrease during the initial months of the year following a surge in holiday donations,” President and CEO Mick Olson said in a statement. “Through the generous contributions of our TopLine family, including members and employees, we aim to alleviate some of the stress associated with food insecurity. By collaborating with other donors, we are optimistic that our collective efforts will strengthen our local communities and provide vital support to those in need of food assistance.”