

The Pentucket Bank Charitable Foundation has committed $50,000 over five years to the Merrimack Valley Food Bank to support the construction of its new food distribution center. This major project aims to raise $7.8 million to expand the organization’s capacity to combat hunger across the region.
The Merrimack Valley Food Bank is dedicated to ensuring the health and well-being of the community by providing critical access to nutritious food. Serving over 100 member agencies – including local food pantries and meal programs in 33 communities – the organization directly assists children, teens, older adults, individuals with disabilities, and low-income families in Greater Lowell.
“The Pentucket Bank Charitable Foundation is very pleased to provide a $50,000, 5-year grant to the Merrimack Valley Food Bank,” said Pentucket Bank President and CEO Steve Jaskelevicus. “This funding will play a key role in building their new food distribution center, which is crucial to furthering their vital mission. We are proud to support their extraordinary work in the community.”
About Pentucket Bank
Pentucket Bank, headquartered in Haverhill, MA was founded in 1891 and has assets of over $1 billion. Pentucket Bank offers six community banking locations in Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Along with Newburyport Bank, Pentucket Bank is supported by the shared services organization of River Run Bancorp, MHC.