CMCF: Stearns Bank Community Challenge On Record Pace

(KNSI) – Stearns Bank is upping its match to $150,000 as early returns from this year’s community challenge come in at a record pace.

The Central Minnesota Community Foundation says the drive has already raised $352,000, with donations being accepted until December 31st. That means this year’s mark is already closing in on last year’s haul of $665,000.

Stearns Bank Chief Marketing Officer Rory Bidinger says, “With our increased donation, Stearns Bank’s goal is to further support the growing need of our local food shelves and we humbly ask for the continued support of the broader community to advance this effort.”

All donations go to the Catholic Charities, Salvation Army, and St. Joseph food shelves. If you are planning to contribute, send your gift to them directly with a note saying “ATTN: Stearns Bank Community Challenge.”

The addresses are below.

Catholic Charities
911 18th Street North
Saint Cloud, MN 56302

St. Cloud Salvation Army
400 US Highway 10 S
Saint Cloud, MN 56304

St. Joseph Community Food Shelf
PO Box 384
Saint Joseph, MN 56374

Mailed-in checks and online donations are being accepted. Find the websites for Catholic Charities and the Salvation Army here and here.

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