BELOIT — First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) recently announced the return of its annual School Supply Drive, a community-wide initiative designed to ensure local students have the essential tools they need for a successful academic year. The drive will run now through August 8.

“At First National Bank and Trust, we pride ourselves on being Always Here for our community, and that includes supporting local youth as they embark on a new school year,” said Theresa Wendhausen, First Vice President, Director of Marketing and Communications. “This drive embodies our commitment to being a dependable community bank, working with our neighbors to make a real difference for local students and their families. Every child deserves a strong start to the school year, and access to basic supplies is fundamental to that.”

Community members are invited to donate new school supplies at any FNBT branch during business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All donations will benefit local schools across FNBT’s five markets, helping countless children prepare for their first day of school. FNBT welcomes all types of school supplies. High-demand items include backpacks, crayons, markers, glue sticks, rulers, pencils, folders, notebooks, erasers, and scissors.

For those who prefer to make a monetary contribution, financial donations are also accepted. Cash or check donations can be dropped off at any FNBT branch. To find the nearest FNBT branch, visit www.bankatfirstnational.com/locations.

Checks can also be mailed to:

First National Bank and Trust

ATTN: School Supply Drive

345 East Grand Avenue

Beloit, WI 53511