FNBT Hosts Supply Drive for Local Students

Release date: 7/8/2025

Beloit, WI, July 8, 2025 - First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is excited to announce 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, 2025.
 

"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, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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 gratefully accepted. Cash or check donations can be dropped off at any FNBT branch. Checks can also be mailed to:
First National Bank and Trust
ATTN: School Supply Drive
345 East Grand Avenue
Beloit, WI 53511
 
To find the nearest FNBT branch, please visit www.bankatfirstnational.com/locations.

About First National Bank and Trust:
First National Bank and Trust, headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin, has been a pillar of the community since 1882. With a rich history of customer-focused solutions, FNBT has evolved into a leading financial services institution, offering a comprehensive range of products and services for consumers and businesses, including trust, retirement services, investment management, and brokerage. Serving nearly 30,000 households across 13 communities and 17 locations in Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois, with assets of approximately $1.5 billion, FNBT is "Always Here" to understand individual customer needs, provide expert guidance, and offer the products, services, and support to empower everyone to thrive. This commitment to dependability, approachability, and resilience has established First National Bank and Trust as a leader in the industry. For more information, visit www.bankatfirstnational.com.