Local bank announces October food drive event

DAYTON, Ohio ( WDTN ) — First Financial Bank locations will collect food donations throughout October.

Starting Oct. 7, First Financial Bank will host a food drive, collecting donations across the Miami Valley to give back to residents in need. Community members can drop off canned and nonperishable food items at any First Financial location until Oct. 25

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Items collected during this food drive will be distributed to the community through local organizations.

First Financial has locations throughout the Miami Valley, including Centerville, Dayton, Edgewood, Huber Heights, Kettering and Springboro. Donations can be dropped off at any location.

"Addressing food insecurity in the neighborhoods we serve is an inspiring goal for us, building on our commitment to help our clients and communities thrive," said Roddell McCullough, chief corporate responsibility officer for First Financial Bank. "Our drives in previous years have always brought so much fun while lifting our neighbors and communities, and everyone on our team is looking forward to filling those bins to the top again this year."

Last year, First Financial Bank associates and volunteers donated 992 items in the Miami Valley, and over 6,600 across its four states of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois.

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