Washington Trust's Peanut Butter Drive Sees 68% Increase in Donations During 25th Annual Event
Washington Trust (WASH) has announced the results of its 25th Annual Peanut Butter Drive, reporting a significant 68% increase in donations compared to the previous year. The 2025 drive collected 4,710 jars of peanut butter and over $6,100 in monetary donations to support food banks and hunger relief agencies across the Bank's operational area.
Throughout its 25-year history, the initiative has accumulated more than 166 tons of peanut butter, equivalent to making over 5.2 million sandwiches. The donations will benefit multiple food bank partners including the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, Connecticut Foodshare, and the Greater Boston Food Bank, along with numerous local hunger relief agencies.
Washington Trust (WASH) ha annunciato i risultati della sua 25ª Campagna Annuale di Raccolta del Burro di Arachidi, segnalando un significativo aumento del 68% nelle donazioni rispetto all'anno precedente. La campagna del 2025 ha raccolto 4.710 barattoli di burro di arachidi e oltre 6.100$ in donazioni monetarie per sostenere le banche alimentari e le agenzie di assistenza contro la fame nell'area operativa della Banca.
In 25 anni di storia, l'iniziativa ha accumulato più di 166 tonnellate di burro di arachidi, equivalenti a oltre 5,2 milioni di sandwich preparati. Le donazioni andranno a beneficio di diversi partner, tra cui la Rhode Island Community Food Bank, Connecticut Foodshare e la Greater Boston Food Bank, oltre a numerose agenzie locali di assistenza contro la fame.
Washington Trust (WASH) ha anunciado los resultados de su 25ª Campaña Anual de Recolección de Mantequilla de Maní, reportando un aumento significativo del 68% en las donaciones en comparación con el año anterior. La campaña de 2025 recolectó 4,710 frascos de mantequilla de maní y más de $6,100 en donaciones monetarias para apoyar bancos de alimentos y agencias de ayuda contra el hambre en el área operativa del banco.
A lo largo de sus 25 años de historia, la iniciativa ha acumulado más de 166 toneladas de mantequilla de maní, equivalente a preparar más de 5.2 millones de sándwiches. Las donaciones beneficiarán a varios bancos de alimentos asociados, incluyendo Rhode Island Community Food Bank, Connecticut Foodshare y Greater Boston Food Bank, junto con numerosas agencias locales de ayuda contra el hambre.
Washington Trust (WASH)는 25번째 연례 땅콩버터 모금 행사 결과를 발표하며 전년 대비 68%의 기부금 증가를 보고했습니다. 2025년 모금 행사에서는 4,710개의 땅콩버터 병과 $6,100 이상의 현금 기부금이 모여 은행 운영 지역 내 식품 은행과 기아 구호 기관을 지원했습니다.
25년의 역사 동안 이 캠페인은 총 166톤 이상의 땅콩버터를 모았으며, 이는 520만 개 이상의 샌드위치를 만들 수 있는 양에 해당합니다. 기부금은 Rhode Island Community Food Bank, Connecticut Foodshare, Greater Boston Food Bank를 포함한 여러 식품 은행 파트너와 수많은 지역 기아 구호 기관에 혜택을 제공합니다.
Washington Trust (WASH) a annoncé les résultats de sa 25e campagne annuelle de collecte de beurre de cacahuète, enregistrant une augmentation significative de 68% des dons par rapport à l'année précédente. La campagne 2025 a recueilli 4 710 pots de beurre de cacahuète et plus de 6 100 $ en dons monétaires pour soutenir les banques alimentaires et les agences de lutte contre la faim dans la zone d'activité de la banque.
Au cours de ses 25 années d'existence, l'initiative a accumulé plus de 166 tonnes de beurre de cacahuète, ce qui équivaut à la préparation de plus de 5,2 millions de sandwiches. Les dons bénéficieront à plusieurs partenaires, notamment la Rhode Island Community Food Bank, Connecticut Foodshare et la Greater Boston Food Bank, ainsi qu'à de nombreuses agences locales de lutte contre la faim.
Washington Trust (WASH) hat die Ergebnisse seiner 25. jährlichen Erdnussbutter-Aktion bekannt gegeben und einen signifikanten 68%igen Anstieg der Spenden im Vergleich zum Vorjahr gemeldet. Die Aktion 2025 sammelte 4.710 Gläser Erdnussbutter und über 6.100 $ an Geldspenden, um Tafeln und Hungerhilfeorganisationen im Einzugsgebiet der Bank zu unterstützen.
Im Verlauf von 25 Jahren hat die Initiative mehr als 166 Tonnen Erdnussbutter gesammelt, was der Herstellung von über 5,2 Millionen Sandwiches entspricht. Die Spenden kommen mehreren Partner-Tafeln zugute, darunter die Rhode Island Community Food Bank, Connecticut Foodshare und die Greater Boston Food Bank sowie zahlreichen lokalen Hungerhilfsorganisationen.
- 68% year-over-year increase in donations demonstrates strong community engagement
- Expanded regional presence across multiple states (RI, CT, MA) through food bank partnerships
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Equivalent of More Than 4.2 tons of Peanut Butter Collected
In 2001, the Peanut Butter Drive was created as a meaningful way to restock food pantry shelves following the holiday season, providing a healthy, family-friendly staple loved by people of all ages. Throughout its 25-year history, the annual drive has collected more than 166 tons of peanut butter—enough to make more than 5.2 million sandwiches for neighbors in need.
"For 225 years, Washington Trust has been committed to helping our local communities thrive, and we remain committed to supporting organizations that provide hunger relief to those facing food insecurity, especially now, when the need is greater than ever," said Edward O. "Ned" Handy III, Washington Trust Chairman & CEO. "We are incredibly grateful for the continued support from our local businesses, schools, community groups, and of course, our loyal customers, who made this year's milestone Peanut Butter Drive such a resounding success."
Andrew Schiff, CEO at the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, emphasized the impact of community food drives and awareness campaigns such as this one: "Community initiatives like Washington Trust's Annual Peanut Butter Drive are critical in helping us address the need for food assistance in
The collected peanut butter and funds raised will directly support local food banks and other hunger relief programs, ensuring that families and individuals facing hunger have access to nutritious food. Food bank partners include the Rhode Island Community Food Bank (
Local partners who hosted satellite collection sites include Brigido's Fresh Market (
To learn more about the Peanut Butter Drive or how you can participate in next year's event, visit www.peanutbutterbank.com.
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