Spirit of Giving - Giving November

For over 125 years, West Shore Bank has given back to the community.

This year, West Shore Bank Spirit of Giving is launching a "Giving November" where staff and the community come together to help provide food and donations to those in our community through the holiday season.

“Making a difference in our communities is not just a tagline, it’s something we have and always will take very seriously. Fundraising each holiday season is one of our favorite ways to give back right here in our own neighborhood.”

- Raymond Biggs, President and CEO of West Shore Bank.

Shred for the Kids

When: All November

Where: West Shore Bank's Ludington Main, Ludington East and Scottville Branches

Protect your personal information and destroy your confidential documents, such as old tax returns, credit card receipts, and legal documents in exchange for 3-5 canned goods items to benefit local food pantries.

Canned goods at the Ludington East (Opens in a new Window) or Ludington Main(Opens in a new Window) branches, will benefit Food 4 Kids (Opens in a new Window)to provide meals to kids throughout the Ludington area.

Canned goods at the Scottville branch will benefit Hand 2 Hand to provide meals to students at Mason County Eastern.

Helping our Seniors

When: November 4th from 9:30 am to 5 pm

Where: Family Fare at 1747 Benzie Hwy, Benzonia, MI 49616 and West Shore's Bank Frankfort Branch

The West Shore Bank team is partnering with Benzie Senior Resources at Family Fare to raise donations for the Christmas season gift bags for their homebound seniors. This will help provide items to individuals throughout the holidays who do not have family around to help them at Christmas. Donations and items will also be accepted all month long at West Shore Bank’s Frankfort branch.

Fill the Van

When: November 7th, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Where: 1747 7th St. Ste B, Muskegon, MI 49442

Join the West Shore Bank team at the Muskegon Rescue Mission Community Resource Center, as we try to fill the van with donated items to help those in need this holiday season. The Muskegon Rescue Mission has seen a 30% increase in food demands for those they help; they provide emergency shelter for men, women, and families with a food pantry and clothing assistance.

Can Drive

When: November 16th, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Where: Family Fare, 5539 US Hwy 10, Ludington, MI and West Shore Bank's Ludington Main, Ludington East and Scottville Branches

Join the West Shore Bank team at Family Fare to raise donations and canned goods for Food 4 Kids and Hand2Hand. Donations and items will also be accepted all month long at West Shore Bank’s Ludington East , Ludington Main or Scottville branch.

Supporting Families

When: All November

Where: West Shore Bank's Onekama Branch

Donate your household items and/or food and non-perishable items to benefit Onekama Schools and the Lion Club. Donations and items will be accepted at West Shore Bank’s Onekama branch.

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Feeding the Hungry

When: All November

Where: West Shore Bank's Parkdale and South locations, Manistee Catholic Central High School and all entrances of the church St. Joseph Catholic Church

West Shore Bank is partnering with the Matthew 25:35 Food Pantry by collecting donations at and the Manistee Central Catholic School (MCC), West Shore Bank Parkdale and South locations and at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Donations will be accepted all month long.

Spread the Love

When: All November

Where: West Shore Bank's Hart Branch

West Shore Bank is raising donations and other items to help families at the Hart and Shelby Public Schools.

Hart Public Schools is seeking donations, hats and coats and non-perishables to help families this holiday season.

Shelby Public School is seeking donations and non-perishables to help with the school’s weekend meal giveaways program. Donations and items will also be accepted all month long at West Shore Bank’s Hart branch.

Chili for a Cause

When: November 30th, 11:30 am- 1pm

Where: West Shore Bank's Traverse City Branch

Bring any canned goods or non-perishable items and enjoy a chili lunch at our Traverse City branch overlooking the Boardman River. Donations and canned goods or non-perishable items will also be accepted all month long at West Shore Bank’s Traverse City branch.

Visit Santa for a Cause

When: November 30th

Where: Manistee South Branch

Bring your canned goods and come visit Santa at West Shore Bank’s Manistee South branch. These canned goods and non-perishable items will go back to Matthew 25:35 Food Pantry to help those this holiday season.

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Clothing Drive

When: All November

Where: West Shore Bank's Traverse City Branch

West Shore Bank is partnering with Safe Harbor to gather items needed for those in need this holiday season. Donations and items will also be accepted all month long at West Shore Bank’s Traverse City branch.