November 22, 2016 Contact:

Diana Johnson

Public Relations Officer

New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp

603.223.2714

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Merrimack County Savings Bank Mitten Tree Drive Brings Warmth to the Community

With colder weather moving in and the holidays fast approaching, Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack) is collecting mittens, hats, gloves and scarves for its second annual Mitten Tree drive. The Merrimack will donate $2 to the NH Food Bank for every article collected through December 17.

New handmade or store-bought mittens, hats, gloves and scarves can be dropped off at any Merrimack local office in Bow, Concord, Contoocook, Hooksett or Nashua. For every Mitten Tree item collected between Thanksgiving and December 17th, the Merrimack will contribute $2 to the NH Food Bank, earmarked for use in the communities the bank serves.

Non-profits who are in need of mittens, hats, gloves and scarves should contact the Merrimack County Savings Bank office closest to them. A complete list of offices and hours is available at themerrimack.com.

Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack) has been serving the people, businesses, non-profits and municipalities of the greater Concord and Nashua regions for nearly 150 years.The Merrimack and its employees are guided and inspired by Merrimack style: living up to the values of accountability, mutuality, excellence, respect, integrity, teamwork and stewardship. To learn more, visit any of the local offices in Concord, Nashua, Bow, Contoocook or Hooksett, call 800.541.0006 or visit themerrimack.com.