BVA Federal Credit Union supports local food pantry
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December 12, 2025

BVA Federal Credit Union supports local food pantry

The BVA Federal Credit Union recently presented a $3,000 donation to the Washington Township/Fayette City Food Pantry. Shown, from left, are credit union accountant John Lofink, board members John Zadrozny and Joseph Anders, board President Kenneth Ramsdell, credit union CEO Lyn Sokol, food pantry organizer Vann Walchock, credit union operations supervisor Brittni Price, loan officer Amber Gowatski and member service representatives Joanne Santoro and Christie Howard. Submitted

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