{"id":123838,"date":"2023-10-16T14:39:41","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T18:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=123838"},"modified":"2023-10-16T14:39:41","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T18:39:41","slug":"unity-bank-board-executive-team-help-americas-grow-a-row-harvest-52000-servings-of-fresh-produce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=123838","title":{"rendered":"Unity Bank Board & Executive Team Help America\u2019s Grow-a-Row Harvest 52,000 Servings of Fresh Produce"},"content":{"rendered":"

PHOTO CAPTION: Pictured during Unity Bank\u2019s recent work day at America\u2019s Grow-a-Row (AGAR) are (from left) Daniel Sharabba, Senior Retail Officer; Wayne Courtright, Board Member; George Boyan, Chief Financial Officer; Aaron Tucker, Board Member; Raj Patel, Board Member; Dr. Mark Brody, Board Member; David D. Dallas, Chairman of the Board; Mary Gross, Board Member; Crystal Rose, Marketing Director and AGAR Board Member; James\u00a0 A. Hughes, President & CEO; Chip Paillex, AGAR Founder & President; and James Donovan, Chief Lending Officer.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

CLINTON, N.J. (October 16, 2023) \u2013\u00a0<\/span>The\u00a0<\/span>Unity Bank<\/span><\/a>\u00a0executive team and Board of Directors recently took to the fields at\u00a0<\/span>America\u2019s Grow-a-Row<\/span><\/a> (AGAR), helping to harvest 13,000 pounds of tomatoes and peppers, along with other volunteers, that will provide 52,000 servings of healthy produce to those struggling with food insecurity.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c We are always impressed by Unity Bank\u2019s dedication to helping those fighting hunger, but this is the first time a company\u2019s Board of Directors has volunteered at the farm,\u201d said AGAR President and Founder Chip Paillex. \u201cUnity has been donating their time and resources to America\u2019s Grow-a-Row for seven years and they are clearly very committed to helping people battling food insecurity. Unity Bank truly exemplifies what it means to be a socially responsible organization.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Unity annually donates $25,000 to AGAR as the lead sponsor of the Pittstown non-profit organization\u2019s Farm to Fork Volunteer program, supporting the activities of 10,000 volunteers. The 13,000 pounds of produce the bank and other volunteers recently harvested has been donated to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, which provides produce to hundreds of agencies statewide serving those in need.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAmerica\u2019s Grow-a-Row is an incredible organization that provides valuable assistance to families battling hunger not only in New Jersey, but 20 states nationally,\u201d said David D. Dallas, Chairman of the Unity Board of Directors. \u201cAll of our Board members consider it a privilege to support AGAR with both our resources and our time. Being out on the farm with Chip and his team could not possibly be more rewarding and we appreciate the opportunity.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

AGAR this year expects to donate a record 3 million pounds of fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables that are donated to people facing hunger.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cUnity Bank is proud to support America\u2019s Grow-a-Row and its commitment to fight hunger,\u201d said Unity Bank President & CEO James A. Hughes. \u201cOur team\u2019s hard work in the fields several times every year, as well as the work of thousands of other volunteers, helps to provide access to fresh fruits and vegetables for people in need. We appreciate the tremendous work of AGAR and look forward to many more successful days harvesting fresh produce for the community.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

To learn more about AGAR, please visit\u00a0<\/span>americasgrowarow.org<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

About Unity Bancorp, Inc.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Unity Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNTY), the parent company of Unity Bank, its primary and wholly owned subsidiary, is a financial services organization headquartered in Clinton, New Jersey. Unity Bank provides financial services to businesses and consumers\u00a0at 21 branches throughout New Jersey and Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. Unity Bank provides community-oriented commercial banking services, including deposit accounts, loans, online and mobile services.\u00a0For more information, please visit\u00a0<\/span>unitybank.com<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or call 800-618-BANK (800-618-2265). Unity Bank is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). To learn about FDIC insurance for deposits with member banks, please visit\u00a0<\/span>FDIC.gov<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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