NW Plus Credit Union Announces $10,000 Goal for 2025 Hunger Heroes Fundraiser

Everett, WA (November 17, 2025) - NW Plus Credit Union announces it has set a goal of raising more than $10,000 for local food banks and pantries this year during its annual Hunger Heroes fundraiser. NW Plus CU will accept cash donations from members from November 17 - January 2, 2026. For every new member that opens an account during that timeframe, NW Plus CU will contribute $50 to Hunger Heroes. Checks will be distributed to community partners in January.

“Our mission has always been to bring humanity to what we do every day. Partnering with local food banks and food pantries allows us to turn that mission into action, and this fundraiser reflects our ongoing commitment to stand alongside our community in fighting hunger,” said Torrie Ramos, CEO, NW Plus CU.

According to the Snohomish County Health Department, around 9 percent of people in Snohomish County (roughly 1 in 11) remain food insecure.

"Millennia Ministries recognizes the growing need for food assistance in our community. Our team and volunteers work with heart and dedication to ensure that every individual and family has access to the food they need and deserve," Laurie Barbosa, Millennia Ministries Board Member and its ‘Bless the Block’ Leader, a monthly food distribution effort.

2025 Hunger Heroes community partners are:

• Helping Hands Food Bank (Sedro Wolley)

• Stanwood Camano Food Bank

• Arlington Community Food Bank

• Mill Creek Community Food Bank

• Marysville Community Food Bank

• Millennia Ministries (Everett)

"NW Plus Credit Union and its members continue to be instrumental in our quest to ensure all of our neighbors have a nourishing meal. Their commitment to supporting the community helps us continue to serve during this difficult time, and beyond. Without the collective impact that partners like NW Plus Credit Union bring, we wouldn't be able to serve the tens of thousands of families,” said Mandi Rothman, Chief Development Officer, Helping Hands Food Bank.

“Annual estimates show that the United States wastes between 100 and 200 million tons of food each year - enough to feed the world. Food security isn’t charity; it’s a basic human right. At Millennia Ministries, we believe that feeding our communities is food justice and our moral duty,” said Leilani Miller, Executive Director, Millennia Ministries.

 

Since 1939, NW Plus has provided financial services to the employees and family members of Frontier Communications formerly known as GTE and Verizon. Since then, it has expanded its charter to include anyone who lives, works, or worships in the State of Washington. NW Plus CU currently operates 6 branches located in Burlington, Everett, Marysville, Murphy’s Corner, Stanwood, Smokey Point. For more information, please visit: www.nwpluscu.com

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