Northwest Bank Helps Raise Record-breaking Money for Second Harvest Food Bank
Northwest Bank helps raise a record-breaking $161,816 for Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania
Erie, PA (November 24, 2025): Northwest Bank, in partnership with Erie News Now and Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania, is proud to announce the results of the 25th annual Erie News Now Food Drive held on November 19. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our communities, the event collected more than 34,000 pounds of food, including 610 turkeys and raised $161,816 in monetary donations, the highest amount in the drive’s 25-year history, to support families across Northwest Pennsylvania.
A significant portion of the financial donations came from the agencies of the Community Foundation of Warren County. The local foundations and funds came together to donate $80,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania.
Nine Northwest Bank financial centers served as drop-off locations, with community members contributing non-perishable food items, frozen turkeys, and financial gifts. All donations will remain in the communities where they were collected, directly benefiting local families facing food insecurity.
“This year’s record turnout was inspiring,” said Jennifer Gibson, region president, executive director retail banking, Northwest Bank. “We saw neighbors helping neighbors, and it reminds us of the power of community and the role we can all play in helping support each other through the ups and downs of life.”
Gregory Hall, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank, added, “We’re incredibly grateful for the support. With the increase in need we are seeing right now, these donations are more important than ever. The community truly showed up. Thank you to the Northwest Bank team, Erie News Now and everyone who took time to donate.”
Northwest Bank has supported this initiative since 2004. Employees played a hands-on role again this year volunteering across its nine donation sites.
About Northwest
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Northwest Bancshares, Inc. is the bank holding company of Northwest Bank. Founded in 1896, Northwest Bank is a full-service financial institution offering a complete line of business and personal banking products, as well as employee benefits and wealth management services
Currently, Northwest operates 151 full-service financial centers and 10 drive-up locations across Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and Indiana and provides customers fee-free access to more than 55,000 ATMs. Northwest Bancshares, Inc.'s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market ("NWBI"). Additional information regarding Northwest Bancshares, Inc. and Northwest Bank can be accessed online at www.northwest.bank.
