Pictured (L to R): Erin Nelson, NSB Bridgton Branch Manager AVP; Karie Anderson, NSB Junior Mortgage Loan Officer; Kristina Morton, NSB Bridgton Branch Supervisor; Doug Robbins, Bridgton Food Pantry; Penni Robbins, Bridgton Food Pantry; Carmen Lone, Bridgton Food Pantry; Fred Barstow, NSB Personal Banker.

BRIDGTON — Approaching a transformative year for the Bridgton Food Pantry, Norway Savings Bank representatives presented food pantry leadership with a surprise $1,000 donation last week (picture, caption below). The pantry is currently located in the former United Methodist Church with plans to move into a new building at 498 Main Street during 2025.

The Bridgton Food Pantry helps nearly 300 families each week, efforts that inspired a $20,000 donation from Norway Savings in early 2024. NSB customers are also moved by its impact as the food pantry was the #1 vote-getter to receive an additional charitable donation from NSB during the Bridgton branch’s 55th anniversary celebration in August.

The Bridgton Food Pantry is open on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Individuals of all ages in need are welcome at the food pantry. It is always in need of volunteers, financial donations, and other support, particularly in this time of transition. For more information or to learn how you can help, visit www.bridgtonfoodpantry.org.