Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

FIRST BANK BRINGS COMMUNITIES TOGETHER WITH 2ND ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE AND LOCAL GRANT SUPPORT


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The Power of Good Food Drive was held from November 1 – November 30 in honor of Sharon Shaw Adams, a First Bank associate, who passed away in January 2023. Sharon was a Service Excellence champion, the highest level of distinction in First Bank culture, for being an example employee that goes above and beyond. Sharon was a dedicated collector of food items and a relentless warrior against food insecurity. Her passion and commitment to alleviating hunger inspired us all. By organizing this food drive we not only remember her legacy but also carry forward her selfless spirit to combat this pressing issue.

First Bank President, Adam Currie, said of the drive, "Sharon was a phenomenal associate and human. For our second year we are using this food drive to show our appreciation and admiration for her legacy, helping those in our communities. We are so proud to have increased our collections, year over year, and we hope this shows that First Bank is committed to caring for our communities in more ways than just providing banking."

In the 4th Quarter, First Bank awarded its third set of grant funds in 2024 to 40 nonprofits or schools in order to help continue the excellent work they do, totaling $90,000. The recipients for this round include:

Central NC

Charlotte Area

Western NC

Elizabeth Cashwell Elementary
School

Claire's Army Inc.

Asheville GreenWorks

Scotland Family Counseling
Center

Community Care Clinic of
Rowan County

Brush Creek Elementary School

TEAMWORKZ

Community Foundations CDC,
Inc.

Harmony Methodist Church ESL
Program

Uwharrie Charter Academy

Food for Days

No Wrong Door for Support and
Recovery


Rowan Helping Ministries

Saluda Pop-Up Pantry


Thomasville Community
Ministry Inc, dba Cooperative
Community Ministry

The Council on Aging for
Henderson County



Western NC Community Health
Services

Triangle Area

Triad Area

Florence, SC Area

Designed for Joy

Bold 2 B U Community

Created to Serve

Helping Education

Growing the Distance, Inc

Greater Florence Habitat for
Humanity

Holly Springs Food Cupboard

Hopefulls, Inc

Lydia's Bowels of Mercy Home,
Inc

Meals on Wheels Durham

Sister Circle International

The Farm at Florence

The Joel Fund


Upstate & Midlands SC

Wilmington Area

Eastern NC

Center for Developmental
Services (CDS)

paws4people foundation

Beaufort County Community
College Foundation

Coffee and Cupboard

St's MCC

Jacksonville Performing Arts
Teen Outreach

HOPE Missions of the Upstate

The Carousel Center

The Partnership for Children of
Wayne County

Upstate Warrior Solution


Learn more about the GOOD being done in the community by First Bank at
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About us:

First Bank is the banking subsidiary of First Bancorp and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $12.1 billion. As a state-chartered community bank, First Bank operates 113 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina and a nationwide SBA platform. Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking, combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local expertise, and technology to manage a home or business. First Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC." Visit our website at . Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.

SOURCE First Bank

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