Consumer Stories

Just before Christmas, a $30,000 check appeared under Golden Harvest Food Bank’s tree to help fight hunger in a big way in 2026. GHFB is one of 100 non-profits to receive a total of $5 million this holiday season. Over the next five years, Bank of America will be committing $250M over the next five years to support food insecurity across American communities. Employees of Bank of America plan to volunteer more than 100,000 hours between now and the end of the year to assist organizations focused on hunger relief

Stores like Bass Pro, Belk in Evans and North Augusta, all of the Food Lions and Walmarts in Augusta, Evans, Martinez, and North Augusta, and at Hobby Lobby in Augusta and North Augusta, and Augusta Mall are helping The Salvation Army of Augusta’s 2025 Red Kettle Campaign to reach its goal before bell ringing concludes on Christmas Eve. The Red Kettle Campaign is The Salvation Army’s largest fundraiser of the year, providing critical funding that sustains programs and services throughout the year. Every donation made—whether at a physical Red Kettle or online—stays

When we think of a random act of kindness over the holidays, usually images of a free coffee or an angel tree gift is carried out. SRP Federal Credit Union gave an average of $5000 gift to 23 charities just in time for the holidays. ABD has inquired into which charity received what amount of money. In the spirit of the season and in keeping with the credit union philosophy of People Helping People, SRP Federal Credit Union is proud to announce that its Board of Directors has approved a