Redwood Credit Union announced a major milestone in its long-standing partnership with the Redwood Empire Food Bank- surpassing $1 million in total giving. With food insecurity topping the list of financial hardships, this comes at a critical time as the credit union doubled down on efforts to address this issue.
While the $1 million mark represents a major financial commitment, RCU employees volunteer over 400 hours per year at REFB’s local food distribution sites. The credit union also led an innovative Porch-to-Pantry food drive, which inspired 1,408 donors to register and contribute more than 36,000 pounds of food during the holiday season. RCU remains committed to ensuring that no neighbor goes hungry.
“Food insecurity is often the first visible sign of financial hardship,” said Brett Martinez, President and CEO of Redwood Credit Union. “When families struggle to meet basic needs like putting food on the table, it signals much broader economic challenges. At RCU, we believe stability is the foundation of financial well-being. That’s why our long-standing support of Redwood Empire Food Bank is so important—it helps ensure people have what they need today, so they can build a stronger, more secure future.”…