Banking on Kindness: First Seacoast Bank Backs Dover Fire’s Toy Replenishment Drive

Dover, NH – October 11, 2024 – In response to a water line break in August that flooded the Dover Fire Department’s toy storage area, which destroyed over $40,000 worth of holiday gifts, First Seacoast Bank has taken action to support the community in replenishing the lost inventory. Along with other local businesses, the Dover branch organized a toy collection drive earlier this week and delivered the donations to help restock the Dover Fire Toy Bank, which serves local children each holiday season.

Steven Sprague, a Customer Service Representative at the Dover branch, shared his motivation for participating in the drive: “I thought it was important to support the drive because the kids are our future, and we need to do everything we can to help them grow up and be happy. The Dover community is strong, so I knew we could rally together and help replenish the toys that were destroyed in the flood.”

This initiative is just a small helping hand lent by First Seacoast Bank to ensure that the Dover Fire Department’s toy bank wouldn’t be starting the impending holiday season off with no supplies for what would have been the first time in more than 40 years.

First Seacoast Bank has been a trusted partner in the Seacoast region since 1890, dedicated to supporting its communities through both banking services and community outreach. The bank encourages other local businesses and individuals to join the effort, collecting toys for children from newborns up to 12 years old to restore the holiday spirit for families in need.

For more information about the toy drive and how to get involved, please contact First Seacoast Bank’s Dover branch at (603) 742-4680.

About First Seacoast Bank

First Seacoast Bank has been serving New Hampshire communities since 1890. With a focus on personalized service and local investment, the bank remains dedicated to the success and well-being of its customers and neighbors.