Bankwell Continues Partnership with Filling in the Blanks

As part of their longstanding partnership, Bankwell is proud to donate to Filling in the Blanks, whose mission is to fight childhood hunger.

Founded in 2013 by two New Canaan residents, Shawnee Knight and Tina Kramer, FITB provides year-round weekend meals to children in need who participate in their school’s free or reduced lunch program. Since its inception, FITB has delivered over one million meals to children in low income households.

Their mission matches Bankwell’s commitment to help shape and improve the lives of families in our communities. Bankwell is passionate about eliminating food insecurity and works with FITB and other organizations dedicated to this essential cause.

Notes Bankwell Chief Operating Officer, Laura Waitz, “We are proud to stand side-by-side with FITB as they combat childhood hunger right in our backyard. We are dedicated to this important initiative and applaud Filling in the Blanks for making such a difference in the lives of children.”

FITB’s Shawnee Knight and Tina Kramer add, “Bankwell has been an important community partner. They help raise awareness about childhood hunger and the work Filling in the Blanks is doing to feed children in our communities. Their employees are dedicated volunteers and Bankwell provided 16,667 meals to feed children on the weekends. Community partners like Bankwell are essential to our mission, and we are grateful for their support."

To volunteer or donate, visit www.fillingintheblanks.org.

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