DNB First recently teamed up with the United Way of Chester County and the Chester County Food Bank to spread the love by organizing a peanut butter and jelly drive.

The drive, which took place from May 7-25, encouraged DNB First employees and customers to donate jars of peanut butter and jelly to help prevent childhood hunger.

“There are over 13,000 kids in Chester County who receive a free or reduced-price lunch during the school season, so when school is out, they no longer have access to that lunch,” said Anne Shuniak, Marketing and Communications Manager at the Food Bank. “These specific items are packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals and are easy ingredients for a child to make a sandwich with. We’re incredibly thankful for DNB First for their support of this ongoing initiative to help local children get the nutrients they need.”

In early June, a group of eager DNB First employees delivered the donated items to the Chester County Food Bank for weigh-in day. In total, the bank collected 1,510 pounds of peanut butter and jelly.

“At DNB First, we pride ourselves on giving back to our community and helping our neighbors in times of need. All of our employees and customers really enjoyed being a part of the PB&J drive and rallied together to help spread the love,” said Katie Martin, Marketing Program Manager at DNB First. “We can’t wait to beat our number next year!”

Throughout the duration of the PB&J drive, donations were accepted at all of DNB First’s 15 branches throughout Chester, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties. As a local, community bank, DNB First is committed to giving back to the many neighborhoods it serves.