Oak Ridge, N.J. – May 25, 2023 – Operating on donations by supporters, this local establishment in Newton, NJ is driven by a simple credo: “people helping people.” Benny’s Bodega, located on Spring Street, is set up like a store, and offers hard working people who are struggling, a place to “shop” for basic need items free of charge. Lakeland Bank was proud to support Benny’s Bodega with a donation of $5,000 earlier this week.
Lakeland Bank has been serving its communities for over 50 years and is eager to support local organizations like Benny’s designed not only to improve the lives of its residents, but also to rally those in the community to work together toward a common goal.
“The concept behind the Bodega was to not only be a support for struggling families, but also bring the community together. If we, as families and as a community, can donate essential supplies and support one another, then not only are we teaching our youth about empathy, we are building each other up and strengthening our own community. Simply, our goal – ensure families have their essential needs met, while fostering a positive message to our youth and bring our community together,” Benjamin “Benny” Davey, co-founder of Benny’s Bodega, shared when speaking of their organization.
Lakeland Bank’s Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Paul Ho-Sing-Loy presented the check to the organization. “Community is at the core of what we stand for at Lakeland Bank. What Benny and his organization are doing for those less fortunate is critical to the health of the town overall, and it’s bringing people together. Their doors stay open because of those in the community making donations, volunteering their time, making connections; in other words, they’re joining forces for the greater good. And we are happy to be a part of it,” said Paul Ho-Sing-Loy.
To learn more about Benny’s Bodega and find out how you can get involved, visit their website, or stop by their store at 166 Spring Street in Newton, NJ.
About Lakeland Bank
Lakeland Bank is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:LBAI), which has over $10 billion in total assets. With an extensive branch network and commercial lending centers throughout New Jersey and Highland Mills, N.Y., the Bank has been offering business and retail banking products and services for over 50 years. Business services include commercial loans and lines of credit, commercial real estate loans, loans for healthcare services, asset-based lending, equipment financing, small business loans and lines, and cash management services. Consumer services include online and mobile banking, home equity loans and lines, mortgage options and wealth management solutions. Lakeland is proud to be recognized as New Jersey's #1 Best-In-State Bank by Forbes and Statista, named a Best Bank To Work For by American Banker and Best Companies Group, rated a 5-Star Bank by Bauer Financial and named one of New Jersey’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies by NJBIZ. Visit LakelandBank.com for more information.
