Old Fort Bank's Charitable Collections Support Local Communities

Press release courtesy of Old Fort Banking Company.

Old Fort Banking Company is pleased to announce that it has collected hundreds of items for donation to local community members in need via the U.S. Marine Corps' Toys for Tots Drive, and the bank's annual Winter Weather Apparel Drive.

Hosted annually during November and December, Old Fort Bank's Winter Weather Apparel Drive seeks donations of new or gently used coats, hats, boots, scarves, and gloves. This year, the bank collected a grand total of 617 coats, 28 hats, 24 pairs of gloves, 12 scarves, and 6 pairs of boots.

Items were donated to: Tiffin Salvation Army, Sandusky County Share & Care, Butternut Ridge Church, Hancock County Coats for Christmas, Fostoria First Step Center for Domestic Violence Services, Bridges of Hope of Xenia, Xenia Salvation Army, and Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Community Support Center.

In addition to the Winter Apparel Drive, many Old Fort Bank financial centers also served as a collection site for the annual Toys for Tots drive, which delivers millions of gifts to children in need during the holiday season.

"The generosity and support displayed this year was overwhelming, with so many of our donation boxes overflowing," said Old Fort Banking Company President and CEO Michael C. Spragg. "We want to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to each and every person who donated to these annual initiatives and helped support our local communities."

Established in 1916, Old Fort Banking Company has assets totaling approximately $835 million. Old Fort is a recognized leader in community banking throughout the area and prides itself on providing prompt, professional, and personal client service. The Old Fort Banking Company proudly serves Allen, Greene, Hancock, Sandusky, Seneca, and Wood Counties, with financial centers in Bettsville, Clyde, Findlay, Fostoria, Fremont, Old Fort, Tiffin, Sugarcreek Township, and Xenia. The bank also operates a commercial loan production office in Lima. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS 631428.