Connex Helps Provide Food to New Haven Families in Need

Several local families are now able to put food on their tables, as contributions from visitors to Connex Credit Union’s Hamden branch during the final quarter of 2016 were recently tallied and distributed to the New Haven division of Food Rescue US. As part of its philanthropic initiative, ConnexCares, Connex Credit Union’s Coins-for-Change program collected more than $900 for the organization, which was formerly known as Community Plates.

The Coins-for-Change program charges a five percent fee to members, and a seven percent fee to non-members, to use Connex’s coin-cashing machines. Each fiscal quarter, this money is donated to different charitable organizations in the local community, contributing more than $13,000 annually.

“Food Rescue US – New Haven gratefully accepts this donation from Connex Credit Union,” said Lori Martin, site director, Food Rescue US – New Haven. “Their commitment to non-profits is commendable and this contribution will increase the amount of food rescued and delivered to the New Haven-area partner agencies that serve those who are food insecure.”

Food Rescue US is committed to ending American food insecurity by salvaging fresh, usable food that would otherwise be discarded by restaurants, grocers and other food industry sources. These foods are transferred directly to food-insecure families throughout the United States. To learn more, get involved or donate, please visit foodrescue.us.

If you are a local non-profit or charitable organization interested in participating in the “Coins-for-Change” program, please contact Roquita Johnson at Connex Credit Union, at 203-603-5787 or rjohnson@connexcu.org.

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About ConnexCares:

ConnexCares is Connex Credit Union’s charitable and philanthropic program. The mission through ConnexCares is to promote financial literacy, well-being and understanding to our members and the greater communities Connex serves.

About Connex Credit Union:

As the Unbank, Connex Credit Union is one of Connecticut’s largest credit unions serving more than 48,000 members at 7 branches throughout greater New Haven. Headquartered in North Haven, Connecticut, Connex is a full-service member-owned credit union that offers members a full-range of financial services and products, including savings and loans, Unbank Checking, Smart Score credit score range, free online and mobile banking and more. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, attends school or worships in New Haven, Hartford, Middlesex or Fairfield Counties. Connex Credit Union helps guide and improve members’ financial lives through the Connex Advocacy Promises: We will always work in your best interest; we will work with you to understand your goals, identify your financial needs and provide solutions to improve your life; and we will be responsive to you and make your experience simpler, faster and friendlier. It’s time to Unbank! For more information, please call 1-800-CR-UNION or visit connexcu.org.