Adams Community Bank Makes Donations to Local Food Pantries

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ADAMS, Mass. — Adams Community Bank (ACB) announced $50,000 in charitable donations to support food pantries across Berkshire County.
 
The funds will be distributed directly to food pantries serving families and individuals in need across the county's cities and towns. 
 
This donation aims to help pantries meet rising demand for essential food supplies, especially as many households continue to face increased economic pressures. 
 
"As a community bank, our mission extends far beyond financial services," said Julie Fallon Hughes, President and CEO of ACB. "We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our neighbors. These food pantries play a critical role in ensuring families have access to nutritious food, and we are honored to help them continue this vital work."
 
In conjunction with the donation, every ACB branch is hosting a bank-wide food drive throughout December. Community members, customers, and employees are invited to drop off non-perishable food items at any of our branch locations. All donations will remain in the local community, benefiting the food pantry that serves each respective town or city.

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Adams Outdoorsmen for Youth Mark 50 Years

By Tammy Daniels iBerkshires Staff

John Carpenter says the idea to create a group supporting local youth came from a conversation over drinks with co-founder Paul Comeau. 
CHESHIRE, Mass. — Some 200 or so people lined up on Saturday night for a taste of moose meatloaf, deer roast, salmon and turkey pot pie. 
 
The annual game dinner is a major fundraiser for the Adams Outdoorsmen for Youth, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year supporting the area's youth. 
 
"It's been fantastic through the 50 years," said President Wayne Tinney. "A lot of good workers, lot of good people, as you can tell, good crowd, yeah, and that's where all our money goes — we raise it and give it away."
 
The group was the brainchild of John Carpenter, who was presented with plaque for his "visionary guidance, exceptional leadership and unconditional commitment" as a founding member.  
 
Carpenter joked that it all started in a bar, having a drink with co-founder Paul Comeau. 
 
"We do it all for the for kids," he said. "We've had so many people do so much, to be able to do everything we do. We do scholarships, we donate, we help people. ...
 
"I can't believe in 50 years. But thank you very much all."
 
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