VersaBank (VBNK) donates $60,000 to Salvation Army’s Harvest Hope food security campaign
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
VersaBank furnished a Form 6-K highlighting a community initiative rather than financial results. The bank donated $60,000 to The Salvation Army’s Harvest Hope Campaign, a national food security program now in its third year, and presented the cheque at its Summer Celebration event in London, Ontario.
About 700 people attended the event, which is open to staff, partners, service providers, charities and investors. The release includes background on The Salvation Army’s work across Canada and on VersaBank’s branchless, technology-driven banking model and its DRT Cyber Inc. cyber security subsidiary.
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Key Figures
Donation amount: $60,000
Event attendance 2026: approximately 700 people
Prior years attendance: more than 600 people
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6 metrics
Donation amount
$60,000
Gift from VersaBank to The Salvation Army’s Harvest Hope Campaign
Event attendance 2026
approximately 700 people
Attendees at VersaBank’s Summer Celebration in London, Ontario
Prior years attendance
more than 600 people
Typical attendance at VersaBank’s Summer Celebration in past years
Harvest Hope campaign age
third year
Stated duration of The Salvation Army’s Harvest Hope food security initiative
Canadian communities served
400 communities
Communities in Canada where The Salvation Army provides social services
Countries served globally
more than 130 countries
Global reach of The Salvation Army’s operations
Key Terms
Harvest Hope Campaign, food security initiative, Structured Receivable Program, Real Bank Tokenized Deposits™, +2 more
6 terms
Harvest Hope Campaign financial
"VersaBank donated $60,000 to The Salvation Army’s Harvest Hope Campaign"
food security initiative financial
"The Salvation Army’s Harvest Hope campaign is a philanthropic food security initiative"
Structured Receivable Program financial
"launched its unique Structured Receivable Program funding solution for point-of-sale finance companies"
A structured receivable program is a financing arrangement where a company turns its future customer payments into immediate cash by selling or pledging those expected receipts into a dedicated pool or vehicle. Think of it like selling future paychecks today to get money now; investors watch these programs because they change a company’s cash flow and risk profile, can affect reported debt and earnings, and rely on the quality and predictability of the underlying payments.
Real Bank Tokenized Deposits™ financial
"the Bank's revolutionary and proprietary Real Bank Tokenized Deposits™"
branchless, digital, business-to-business model financial
"VersaBank has a branchless, digital, business-to-business model based on its proprietary technology"
cyber security services technical
"DRT Cyber Inc., a North American leader in the provision of cyber security services"
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of June, 2026
Commission File Number: 001-40805
VersaBank
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
140 Fullarton Street, Suite 2002
London, Ontario N6A 5P2
Canada
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F o Form 40-F x
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): o
On June 29, 2026, VersaBank issued a press release titled "VersaBank donates $60,000 to the Salvation Army's Harvest Hope Campaign", a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K.
The information in this Form 6-K (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| VERSABANK | ||||||||
| Date: June 29, 2026 | By: | /s/ Brent T. Hodge | ||||||
| Name: Brent T. Hodge | ||||||||
| Title: Global SVP & General Counsel | ||||||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
99.1 | Press Release dated June 29, 2026 titled "VersaBank donates $60,000 to the Salvation Army's Harvest Hope Campaign". | |||||||
For Immediate Release: June 29, 2026 VERSABANK DONATES $60,000 TO THE SALVATION ARMY’S HARVEST HOPE CAMPAIGN LONDON, ON/CNW/ – VersaBank (TSX: VBNK) (Nasdaq: VBNK) today announced it made a $60,000 donation to The Salvation Army’s Harvest Hope Campaign and presented a cheque to The Salvation Army executives in front of approximately 700 people at VersaBank’s Summer Celebration event in London, Ontario on Saturday, June 27, 2026. “This economy is proving difficult for many people and I’ve always felt that it’s important to help people out in a time of need,” said David Taylor, Founder and President, VersaBank. “We have worked closely with The Salvation Army, which plays a very important role in the community. We know they are seeing a significant need for community meals and food provisions for families and children. We wanted to help out. The Salvation Army really can make a difference in people’s lives.” The Salvation Army’s Harvest Hope campaign is a philanthropic food security initiative aimed at raising much-needed funds for food programming across the country. It is currently in its third year. “VersaBank’s gift will provide food support to individuals and families, from groceries and food hampers to community vegetable gardens and shelters,” said Captain Gina Haggett, Divisional Director for Public Relations, Ontario Division, The Salvation Army. “Your gift will be a great comfort to people who are trying to make ends meet and will help them put food on the table. Your gift provides Joy, dignity and hope for many individuals who may have felt alone in their struggles.” The cheque presentation was made at VersaBank’s Summer Celebration, a fun event that attracts more than 600 people for the past several years. The event is open to VersaBank staff, partners, service providers, charities and investors. “We encourage other businesses to give back to their communities and support organizations, such as The Salvation Army, who are performing important services. That corporate support provides critical funding for these organizations and can also create opportunities for employees to have an impact at local and national levels,” added Taylor. ABOUT THE SALVATION ARMY The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become one of the largest direct providers of social services in the country.
The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people in 400 communities across Canada and in more than 130 countries around the world. Its community and social service activities include: hunger relief for individuals and families through food banks and feeding programs; shelter for people experiencing homelessness and support for those needing housing; rehabilitation for those struggling with substance-use recovery; long-term care and palliative care; Christmas assistance, such as food hampers and toys; after-school programs, camps and school nutrition programs for children and youth; and life-skills classes, such as budgeting, cooking for a family, and anger management. When you give to The Salvation Army, you are investing in the future of marginalized and overlooked people in your community. ABOUT VERSABANK VersaBank is a North American bank with a difference. Federally chartered in both Canada and the U.S., VersaBank has a branchless, digital, business-to-business model based on its proprietary state-of-the-art technology that enables it to profitably address underserved segments of the banking industry in a significantly risk mitigated manner. Because VersaBank obtains substantially all of its deposits and undertakes the majority of its funding activities electronically through financial intermediary partners, it benefits from significant operating leverage that drives efficiency and return on common equity. In August 2024, VersaBank launched its unique Structured Receivable Program funding solution for point-of-sale finance companies, which has been highly successful in Canada for over 15 years, to the underserved multi-trillion-dollar US market. VersaBank also owns Minnesota-based DRT Cyber Inc., a North American leader in the provision of cyber security services to address the rapidly growing volume of cyber threats challenging financial institutions, multi-national corporations and government entities. Through DRT Cyber Inc., VersaBank owns proprietary intellectual property and technology to enable the next generation of digital assets for the banking and financial community, including the Bank's revolutionary and proprietary Real Bank Tokenized Deposits™. VersaBank's Common Shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange and NASDAQ under the symbol VBNK. For further information, please contact: LodeRock Advisors Lawrence Chamberlain (416) 540 -7486 lawrence.chamberlain@loderockadvisors.com Visit our website at: www.versabank.com Follow VersaBank on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X
FAQ
What did VersaBank (VBNK) announce in this Form 6-K?
VersaBank announced a $60,000 donation to The Salvation Army’s Harvest Hope Campaign. The contribution was highlighted in a Form 6-K and showcased at VersaBank’s Summer Celebration community event in London, Ontario, emphasizing the bank’s corporate social responsibility focus.
How much did VersaBank (VBNK) donate to the Salvation Army’s Harvest Hope Campaign?
VersaBank donated $60,000 to The Salvation Army’s Harvest Hope Campaign. This funding supports food programming, including groceries, hampers, community gardens and shelters, providing practical assistance to individuals and families facing food insecurity across Canada.
What is The Salvation Army’s Harvest Hope Campaign supported by VersaBank (VBNK)?
The Harvest Hope Campaign is a food security initiative run by The Salvation Army. Now in its third year, it raises funds for food programs nationwide, such as community meals, food hampers and gardens, helping families and children experiencing financial strain.
Who attended VersaBank’s Summer Celebration event mentioned in the filing?
VersaBank’s Summer Celebration attracted approximately 700 attendees in 2026 and has drawn more than 600 people in past years. The event is open to VersaBank staff, partners, service providers, charities and investors, providing a networking and community-focused gathering.
How does VersaBank (VBNK) describe its business model in the press release?
VersaBank describes itself as a branchless, digital, business-to-business bank operating in Canada and the U.S. It gathers deposits and funding electronically through financial intermediaries, leveraging proprietary technology to target underserved segments with an efficiency-focused, risk-mitigated approach.
What other businesses are associated with VersaBank (VBNK) according to the release?
VersaBank owns DRT Cyber Inc., a Minnesota-based cyber security provider focused on financial institutions, corporations and government entities. Through DRT Cyber, it also holds proprietary technology for next-generation digital assets, including the bank’s Real Bank Tokenized Deposits™ concept.