Commerce Bank Launches Toys for Tots Drive in Local Offices

Commerce Bank has launched its annual Toys for Tots drive for the holidays, with its 13 offices throughout Central Massachusetts collecting toys for the Worcester County U.S. Marines Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.

“Commerce Bank is pleased to support the Toys for Tots program,” said Commerce Bank President and CEO Brian W. Thompson. “During this season of giving, there is no better cause than ensuring that every child receives a gift on Christmas Day.”

Now in its 69th year, Toys for Tots provides joy and a message of hope to less fortunate children through the gift of a new toy or book during the Christmas holiday season. In 2015, Toys for Tots distributed 18 million toys to 7 million children.

New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off through Wednesday, November 30 in collection bins at the following Commerce Bank office locations:

· Holden - 1057 Main Street

· Leominster - 565 Main Street

· Marlborough - 322 Maple Street

· Milford - 91 Main Street

· Shrewsbury - 226 Boston Turnpike

· Webster - 25 Worcester Road

· Westborough - 5 East Main Street

· West Boylston - 320 West Boylston Street

· Worcester - 386 Main Street, 11 Park Avenue, 560 Park Avenue, 993 Grafton Street and 451 Lincoln Street

About Commerce Bank

Commerce Bank is a full-service, FDIC-insured, state-chartered financial institution. Founded in 1955 and headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts, the Bank offers a comprehensive array of innovative financial solutions including commercial and consumer loans as well as deposit, savings and retirement accounts. These services are available through the Bank’s 16 convenient offices located throughout Central Massachusetts and in Boston.

As of December 31, 2015, Commerce Bank had over $2 billion in assets. For more information, visit www.BankAtCommerce.com.

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