PHOENIX, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” is providing free food and treats to the public during its “Fall into Savings” event series. Every Saturday in October (starting Oct. 5 through Oct. 26) select FirstBank branches will showcase local restaurants and food retailers from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
“Fall into Savings is a celebration of saving money while indulging in your favorite weekend foods from well-known, award-winning vendors,” said Bryce Lloyd, Phoenix Market President for FirstBank. “As the bank known for giving back, we’re proud to offer this fun event series to support local businesses and encourage folks to adopt best practices for saving money.”
FirstBank, which also provides weekly money saving and financial health tips and tricks, hired multiple reputable local businesses/business customers to provide free food and drink items – from warm lattes to handcrafted healthy sandwiches. Events are first come, first served, while supplies last.
Four FirstBank branches in Chandler, Gilbert, Phoenix, and Sun City West will be participating in the month-long campaign. For more information, please visit http://efirstbankblog.com/fallintosavings. The Fall into Savings event schedule is as follows:
- Saturday, October 5 – Sweet Treats
- Cold Stone Creamery: sweet treats at 2020 South Alma School Road, Chandler, AZ 85286.
- I Scream Sandwich: ice cream sandwiches at 4925 N 20th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016.
- Saturday, October 12 – Food Truck Fest
- American Way Market: locally sourced bites at 1550 North Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234.
- Short Leash Hotdogs: hotdogs at 19309 N R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, AZ 85375.
- Saturday, October 19 – Healthy Eats
- Original ChopShop: healthy snacks at 2020 South Alma School Road, Chandler, AZ 85286.
- Shorty’s Sandwich Shop: handcrafted sandwiches at 4925 N 20th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016.
- Saturday, October 26 – Breakfast and Brunch
- Waffle Love: breakfast bites at 1550 North Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234.
- The Traveling Cup: signature coffee drinks at 19309 N R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, AZ 85375.
About FirstBank
FirstBank began providing banking services in Colorado in 1963. Today, the bank maintains more than $19 billion in assets and operates more than 115 branch locations across Colorado, Arizona and California. FirstBank offers a variety of checking accounts, savings accounts, home equity loans, mortgages, and a full range of commercial banking services, including financing, treasury management and deposit accounts. Since 2000, FirstBank has been recognized as a leader in corporate philanthropy, contributing more than $65 million and thousands of volunteer hours to charitable organizations. The company is also unique in that a large portion of its stock is owned by management and employees, giving all employees a financial stake in the bank’s success through its Employee Stock Ownership Program. For more information, visit www.efirstbank.com.
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