Needham Bank Congratulates Needham Community Farm

NEEDHAM, Mass. - April 18, 2013 - PRLog -- April 16, 2013, Needham, MA. Needham Bank would like to congratulate the Needham Community Farm on their successful “Ready, Set, Grow” event.

“We’re pleased by the success of the Needham Community Farm” said Mark Whalen, President and Chief Operating Officer of Needham Bank. “The ‘Ready, Set, Grow’ event was, by all accounts was an unqualified success, and we are happy to have sponsored it.”

"The Needham Community Farm is so appreciative of the support Needham Bank has given to us over the past few years and all they do for our community," said Debbie Schmill, President of Needham Community Farm.

“At Needham Bank,” Whalen continued “we are strong supporters of shopping local. We believe that Needham and our surrounding towns are stronger for every dollar spent locally.  Supporting local farmers is one component of that. Growing local is every bit as important as banking local for our community.”

The Needham Community Farm’s 2nd Annual “Ready, Set, Grow” event was held March 2, 2013 at the Masonic Lodge in Needham, MA.

About Needham Community FarmFounded in 2008, the Needham Community Farm has quickly become a valued resource for healthy, locally grown food and community education. The Farm runs multi-generational educational programs, collaborates on farm-based curricula with the Needham Public Schools and donates the produce they grow to the Needham Community Council Food Pantry. For more information, visit needhamfarm.org

About Needham Bank

Needham Bank, headquartered at 1063 Great Plain Ave., in Needham, MA, is the quintessential community bank, serving Boston and its neighboring communities continuously since 1892. Needham Bank represents the evolution of community banking, bringing the latest financial products and technologies for our customers, while maintaining an unwavering commitment to the communities served. For more information please visit NeedhamBank.com or call 1-781-444-2100. Needham Bank is a member of FDIC and SIF.