Old Sturbridge Village and Country Bank Serve Thanksgiving to Families in Need

For Immediate Release:

November 27, 2020

Media Contact:

Daniel Friel

Director of Public Relations

dfriel@osv.org

C: 774-200-7788

Old Sturbridge Village and Country Bank Serve Thanksgiving To Families In Need

750 Turkey Dinners to Families in Need

Sturbridge M.A. – Old Sturbridge Village (OSV) and Country Bank came together again, to offer 750 free meals to families in need this Thanksgiving. The culinary team at the Village prepared, cooked and assembled the meals. Country Bank not only financially supported the project but delivered and distributed the meals as well. The meals were delivered to St. Johns Food for the Poor, YWCA, Abby’s House, Veterans Inc. and Elm Street Congregational Church. In addition, the students of Old Sturbridge Academy created hand-made greeting cards to go with the meals which are sure to bring a warm smile to anyone’s face.

“We wanted to do everything we could to help support families in the community this Thanksgiving," said James Donahue, President of Old Sturbridge Village. “Country Bank and Old Sturbridge Village share a collective belief that we can make a difference when we work together, and we are doing just that.”

Paul Scully, President and CEO of Country Bank, said, "As a community partner, we care deeply about our communities, and we want to offer our support where it is needed most this holiday season. As we reflect on the past year with gratitude for the Bank's strength and ability to support so many in need, we are also humbled to witness so many great acts of kindness and support throughout our communities from the people and businesses who make this region the remarkable place it is to live and work.” Scully added, “The pandemic has taken its toll on the people and places in our communities. We know that many have suffered losses over the last several months. Some have lost their jobs, their business, and others have lost loved ones. There is not a more significant time in our history for community partners to step up and provide support to those in need.”

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About Old Sturbridge Village

Old Sturbridge Village, first opened to the public in 1946, is one of the country's oldest and largest living history museums, celebrating life in early New England from 1790-1840. It is the largest living history museum in the New England. Each year, more than 250,000 visitors interact with costumed historians, experience up-close demonstrations of early American trades, and meet heritage breed farm animals. Situated on 200 scenic acres, the Village is a collection of more than 40 historic buildings - including homes, meetinghouses, trade shops, working farms, restaurants, shops and three water-powered mills. Located just off the Massachusetts Turnpike and Routes I-84 and 20 in Sturbridge, Mass., Old Sturbridge Village is open year-round, but days and hours vary seasonally. For details, visit https://www.osv.org/plan-your-visit/.

About Country Bank

Country Bank is a full-service mutual community bank serving Central and Western Massachusetts with 14 offices in Ware, Palmer, West Brookfield, Brimfield, Belchertown, Wilbraham, Ludlow, Leicester, Paxton, Charlton and Worcester. Country Bank is a member of FDIC, DIF and the SUM network. Country Bank can be reached at 800-322-8233 or online at countrybank.com.

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