Niki Boutin and Debbie Stoodley of The Merrimack's Nashua office received more than 200 Mitten Tree donations from the knitters at Hunt Community. Courtesy photo/Merrimack County Savings Bank

CONCORD – Merrimack County Savings Bank recently announced the results of its 2024 Mitten Tree Drive. In total, The Merrimack’s nine branches collected 2,500 new and handmade mittens, gloves, hats and scarves to distribute to local nonprofit organizations in need of winter essentials.

“We’re truly grateful for everyone’s donations, especially our talented knitting community,” said bank President Linda Lorden. “Every year, we’re amazed by the results and the generosity for our friends and neighbors in need.”

For every item collected, The Merrimack pledged $2 to community food pantries, amounting to $5,000 in donations. However, due to the generosity of its customers and community, The Merrimack made $6,500 in donations to the following food pantries.

-The Friendly Kitchen in Concord

-Bow Food Pantry

-Twin Rivers Food Pantry in Franklin

-Hooksett Food Pantry

-Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter

-The Upper Room in Derry

-White Birch Center in Henniker

-Hopkinton Food Pantry