Meet Santa on Saturday

In the spirit of the season, and its staff members are holding food, toy or gift drives within each of its branches. Customers and local residents wishing to support those in need can do so at their convenience during the busy holiday season simply by visiting their local Provident Bank office.

Individuals may drop by the Hampton branch of The Provident Bank at 321 Lafayette Road to donate new, unwrapped toys for the Seacoast Area Firefighters Toy Drive through Dec. 19.

“The Provident Bank is pleased to support these and other local charities throughout the year and especially during the holiday season,” said The Provident Bank president and CEO Charlie Cullen. “We are also grateful for the generosity of our customers and staff, and to the many organizations that work to make the holidays brighter for others.”

The Provident Bank in Hampton will also hold an open house with Santa following the Hampton Holiday Parade on Saturday, Dec. 3. Families and kids can meet Santa and share parade stories while enjoying hot chocolate and cookies provided by bank staff. There will also be candy canes for the kids

The Provident Bank is proud to give back to the communities it serves through ongoing philanthropic activities and support of its employees’ volunteer efforts and their professional development.

The Provident Bank is a mutually owned, independent community bank established in 1828 and based in Amesbury, Mass., with full-service locations in Amesbury and Newburyport, Massachusetts, and Exeter, Portsmouth, Seabrook and Hampton, N.H.

It is dedicated to the delivery of quality financial products to its customers, providing the highest level of convenience, personal service and value. For more information, visit TheProvidentBank.com.