West Shore Bank Spirit of Giving will serve 591 meals.

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank, in partnership with Shop-N-Save of Ludington, Hansen Foods in Hart, and Oleson’s Foods in Manistee, will distribute 591 meals to food banks in Mason, Oceana and Manistee counties as a result of the recent West Shore Bank “Spirit of Giving” fundraising efforts.  Representatives from area charities gathered Monday for the West Shore Bank Spirit of Giving luncheon where results were announced and certificates for the meals were distributed.

For three weeks West Shore Bank collected funds from employees, residents and businesses at its local branch offices.  Arrangements were made and coordinated with each partner to purchase a complete meal at a special pre-determined price.

“The bank staff and I truly appreciate the individuals and businesses that support this cause,” stated Raymond Biggs, president and CEO of West Shore Bank.  “Helping those struggling in our own community during the Holiday season is what makes this ‘Spirit of Giving’ effort so important.  We’re committed to finding ways we can make a difference in our local communities and providing a meal at Christmas is one way we can do that.”  

A total of $7,344.00 was raised, which included a $2,000 match from West Shore Bank.