The program’s mission is to support four in-market backpack food nonprofits focused on providing nourishing food to food-insecure children, individuals, and families. The donation equaled $26,000 for each of the partner nonprofits and will provide crucial funding in times of rising food costs for food purchases, resulting in over 11,000 backpacks being filled with enough food for two days (weekend) per child. The fundraising effort was from July 1, 2025, through August 31, 2025. Contributions were solicited and received from the bank’s clients, vendors, employees, and Board of Directors, along with citizens from the communities surrounding BCT’s branches and offices in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.
BCTCares Foundation raises a total of $104,000 to support four local backback program nonprofits to fight food-insecurity for local children. Each program received $26,000.
“Wow! Just wow!” exclaimed Alice P. Frazier, President and CEO of BCT. “How do I adequately convey how proud I am in the efforts by everyone involved with this year’s campaign? We set a goal that, candidly, I was skeptical we could reach. Our team took the challenge and not only met the goal but exceeded it! And our employees, clients, vendors, and communities were fully engaged throughout the campaign. Thanks to everyone who contributed financially or with your time and talent. You have helped more and more children in our local neighborhoods overcome food-insecurity.”
For the Pack the ‘Pack campaign, BCTCares partners with local backpack program nonprofits who purchase and distribute food using the funds donated. The local backpack program partners are:
To learn more about the BCTCares Foundation and the Pack the ‘Pack program, visit BCTCares.
About the Foundation
The BCTCares Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization formed in 2021 with a mission to provide direct support to food-insecure children, families, and individuals in the four primary counties served by BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community's Bank. The Foundation is located at 111 E. Washington Street, Charles Town, WV, 25414. Visit its informational webpage at BCTCares. BCTCares Foundation, Inc., EIN 87-1550562. Consult your tax adviser regarding possible tax benefits for donations.