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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank Christopher G. Pesce VP, Community Relations O: 978.538.7053 | M: 617.306.7877 Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, Donates $2,500 to Plymouth County Family Support, Inc. and Staffs Local Food Pantry Abington, Massachusetts, October 16, 2025 — Abington Bank has announced a $2,500 donation to Plymouth County Family Support, Inc. (PCFS) to help address food insecurity in the Plymouth community. The funds will support PCFS’s efforts in partnership with Algonquin Heights, a low-income housing complex in Plymouth, to provide consistent access to nutritious food for local families in need. In addition to the donation, Abington Bank will staff a food pantry at Algonquin Heights on the first and third Friday of each month. The pantry, operated in collaboration with the South Shore Community Action Council, will distribute canned and boxed goods to residents, offering a reliable resource for those facing food insecurity. “We’re proud to support the important work being done by Plymouth County Family Support and Algonquin Heights to serve families in need,” said Michael R. Wheeler, president and CEO of Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank. “We believe in going beyond financial services to strengthen the communities we serve. By partnering to provide staffing and resources for the food pantry, we hope to make a meaningful difference for local families.” Plymouth County Family Support, Inc. provides programs and services that strengthen families and promote community well-being. With Algonquin Heights and South Shore Community Action Council working together, the food pantry will help address an urgent need by providing dependable access to essential food supplies. This initiative reflects Abington Bank’s commitment to community service and its ongoing mission to support local organizations that uplift and empower individuals and families. For more information about Plymouth County Family Support, Inc., visit pcfamilysupport.org. To learn more about Abington Bank’s community giving programs, The Giving Tree, visit NorthShore-Bank.com.