Chadds Ford, PA (July, 2025): Summer brings sunshine—but also heightened need at local food banks. As demand spikes during the school break, FMFCU Foundation stepped up once again, providing vital support to numerous community organizations tackling food insecurity across the region.
This year’s impact included both financial aid and tangible donations, with food collection bins placed at every Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union branch throughout June. The response from members and staff was powerful, filling shelves and fueling hope.
At the heart of this initiative is the FMFCU Foundation Food Insecurity Fund, established in 2020 to help improve food access for neighbors in need. Since its inception, the fund has distributed nearly $76,000 to local food pantries and hunger relief organizations—and it’s not slowing down.
FMFCU Foundation has identified the following as 2025 Food Insecurity Fund recipients:
- Chester County Food Bank- Exton, PA
- Delco Food Project- Aston, PA
- Fiorenza’s Food for Friends- Downingtown, PA
- Food 4 Philly- Philadelphia, PA
- Food Bank of Delaware- Newark, DE
- Holy Cross Food Pantry – Springfield, PA
- Murphy’s Giving Market- Upper Darby, PA
- Philabundance – Philadelphia, PA
- SHARE Delco Food Programming- Folsom, PA
- The Bernardine Center- Chester, PA
These organizations serve vulnerable communities as the cost of living continues to rise.
A total of $11,750 and 900 pounds of food was donated by FMFCU and its’ members.
In July, FMFCU Foundation presented these food donations to Chester County Food Bank and Food Bank of Delaware and through a collaborative event with 14 other credit unions, FMFCU Foundation also donated to Philabundance.
FMFCU Foundation supports and recognizes education and charitable initiatives in communities served by Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union. Programs include the Excellence in Teaching Awards, scholarships, education grants, food insecurity, Delco Hi-Q Academic Competition, and directly funds a number of other educational initiatives and awards.
