BNB Donates New Vehicle to Independent Group Home Living Program

Bridgehampton National Bank (BNB) recently donated a Ford E-450 box truck to the Independent Group Home Living Program (IGHL) Smile Farms. Smile Farms is a greenhouse and nursery established by IGHL in 1978 in Moriches, staffed by 30 intellectually disabled adults growing annuals and perennials for sale within the community. The new truck allows Smile Farms to increase its deliveries and continue to grow the operation.

“IGHL and BNB have a wonderful relationship” said Walter Stockton, CEO of IGHL. “They are very supportive of our organization and this truck is just one example. Bridgehampton National Bank truly puts their money where their mouth is!” Stockton said.

“When BNB Banker Marie McAlary made us aware of Smile Farm’s need for a new vehicle, we immediately looked at how we could help make the truck a reality,” said BNB CEO Kevin O’Connor. “Being a community banker is all about partnership, and we are proud to be able to help such a worthy organization. “

Established in 1910 by farmers and merchants, BNB has been serving the needs of Long Island businesses and communities for over 100 years. BNB has grown dramatically and is recognized as one of the top community banks in the country. The Bank has assets of approximately $4.2 billion and operates 43 retail branch locations serving Long Island and the greater New York metropolitan area.

Independent Group Home Living Program (IGHL) is a not-for-profit providing programs and services for people with intellectual disabilities at over 90 group homes and day programs in Nassau and Suffolk counties. For more information about IGHL please contact Rod Zuch at rzuch@ighl.org or 631-878-8900 or visit our website www.ighl.org

Photo Caption: Pictured (r to l) Sharon Abbondondelo, Vice President. Branch Manager, BNB Westhampton Beach Branch; Marie McAlary, Vice President. Commercial Lending Officer, BNB; Kevin O’Connor, President and Chief Executive Officer BNB, Walter Stockton, Chief Executive Officer, IGHL; Rod Zuch, Executive Director, IGHL Foundation.

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