Food distribution event held in North Jonesboro
6,850 pounds of potatoes, carrots and onions distributed As the need for food continues to grow, a distribution event took place Wednesday. (Source: Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas) By Region 8 Newsdesk | April 21, 2021 at 8:27 PM CDT - Updated April 21 at 8:27 PM
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The need for food continues to grow in Northeast Arkansas, so Ritter Communications and the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas partnered up Wednesday to distribute food at Parker Park Community Center in Jonesboro.
According to a media release, about 6,850 pounds of potatoes, carrots, and onions were distributed.
“We understand that food insecurity in our community continues to grow and appreciate the work they do to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to northeast Arkansas families,” Jessica Odom, Marketing Coordinator for Ritter Communications, said.
TJ Golson
Merchants & Marine Bank recently announced three new team members in Jackson and George counties. Lisa Johnson has been named retail bank manager and community banker for the Gautier office; Chad Wade will serve the Gautier community as a commercial banker; and Jessica Odom is the new retail bank manager for the Bankâs Lucedale office.
Wade joins Merchants & Marine Bank from Alliance Collection Service where he was a regional sales executive. He has several years of prior banking experience as a personal banker and branch manager.
Johnson has more than 20 years of experience in banking, finance, training and sales. She attended the Mississippi School of Banking and has completed additional courses in leadership, retail management, consumer and small business lending.