1. Washington Trust commits $10,000 matching gift for food bank support. 2. Fundraiser assists over 84,000 Rhode Islanders monthly. 3. The total support from WASH adds up to $43,000 this year. 4. Food insecurity addressed as a priority for Washington Trust.
The charitable initiative strengthens community relations, positively impacting brand perception and trust.
Community donations improve corporate image, potentially attracting more customers to WASH services.
Immediate community engagement could enhance customer loyalty, influencing WASH's stock in the short term.
WESTERLY, R.I., Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust has committed a $10,000 matching gift to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank to help support its fundraising efforts during WPRI-12's Day of Giving on Thursday, November 13. Washington Trust will double the impact of the first $10,000 in donations by providing a dollar-for-dollar match to those contributions.
The Day of Giving fundraiser will help support the Food Bank's statewide network of member agencies which provide food assistance to more than 84,000 Rhode Islanders each month. With rising costs continuing to impact families across the state, the Day of Giving offers a meaningful opportunity to assist those in need during the holiday season.
"Helping address food insecurity is an important part of how we support our neighbors," said Washington Trust Chairman and CEO Edward O. "Ned" Handy III. "Every contribution matters and together we can make a meaningful difference for families across Rhode Island."
Addressing food insecurity and providing hunger relief is a priority area for Washington Trust, which has a long history of supporting the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. The $10,000 matching gift for WPRI-12's 2025 Day of Giving brings Washington Trust's support of the Food Bank to $43,000 this year, on top of $33,000 in general assistance grants and sponsorships. The Food Bank is also one of the community organizations that eligible new customers can select to receive a $25 donation from Washington Trust as part of the bank's "225 Community Checking" campaign, which celebrates the bank's 225th birthday this year.
To make a donation during the Day of Giving, visit the campaign page on the Rhode Island Community Food Bank's website or WPRI's website.
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