Portsmouth, NH – Partners Bank has donated $1,500 to the popular Westival event in Portsmouth, becoming a returning sponsor of the annual festival. The Westival will take place on October 5, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the parking lot of 110 Brewery Lane, Portsmouth, NH.

Put shoes on your kiddos, leash up your furry friends, and throw on a hoodie. The Westival is a family-friendly, dog-friendly, community event hosted by Red Post Realty to kick off the autumn season, celebrate the West End, and help those who are experiencing food insecurity. Live music, tasty food and brews provided by West End businesses, and activities for all ages, are just some of the attractions at this year’s Westival. Plus, local businesses have contributed raffle baskets for lucky participants to win. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Gather food pantry.

Since 1816, Gather has provided food and meals to hungry folks on the Seacoast in New Hampshire and Maine. With their pantry market, mobile markets, and food access programs, Gather distributes over 1.5 million pounds of food each year. Not only has Partners Bank sponsored Westival in previous years, but we have also supported Gather and their mission to create a hungry-free community by collecting food during the Food Drive for Children in 2023 and directly donating during Customer Appreciation Week in 2022.

“Westival is a fun community event that benefits everyone. Gather receives assistance from the event to pursue their mission of ensuring people have enough to eat. The attendees and families have a bonding experience and create memories. Finally, the West End businesses get to contribute and see the members of their community face-to-face. We’re proud to be a part of Westival again this year,” shared Laila Miller, VP & Market Manager for the Partners Bank location in Portsmouth.

About Partners Bank:

Partners Bank was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Sanford, Maine, with additional Maine branch locations in Springvale, South Sanford, Limerick, Buxton, Waterboro, Wells and York, as well as New Hampshire branch locations in Portsmouth, Rye, and Kingston. Partners Bank is a mutual savings bank that operates solely for the benefit of its deposit and loan customers and is focused on giving back to the communities where it serves. Deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.  Partners Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Housing Lender. For more information, please visit their eBranch at partners.bank, Facebok page at Facebook.com/PartnersBankOnline or call 1-888-226-5747.