PrimeWay Federal Credit Union Gives Away $2,500 of Groceries for Thanksgiving

The Houston credit union hosted a Thanksgiving grocery giveaway to support local families.

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Dec 14, 2015, 08:15 ET

HOUSTON, Dec. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to give back to local families this Thanksgiving, PrimeWay Federal Credit Union gave away up to $35 worth of groceries to the first 100 families in its PrimeWay Turkey Day Giveaway, held Nov. 23, 2015 at the H-E-B grocery store on Blackhawk Boulevard. In total, PrimeWay gifted more than $2,500 in groceries for Thanksgiving.

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"Giving back to the community in the most creative ways possible is something we truly pride ourselves on doing as an organization," said Michelle Oshinski, senior vice president of government affairs and marketing at PrimeWay. "The PrimeWay Turkey Day Giveaway was another opportunity for us to be able to do just that and officially launch our holiday season."

The event was held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Non-members were eligible for $25 worth of Thanksgiving goodies while members were eligible for $35 worth. The event captured buzz on local radio, online media publications and on Facebook and Twitter. The event was live tweeted by Houston bloggers Taylor Brione Ballard of Pretty Pink Living and Kristin Holt of Coupon Kristin.

With a line formed before the event even kicked off, kids were greeted by the H-E-Buddy. PrimeWay also gifted insulated totes. Although the grocery giveaway has ended, PrimeWay is launching a series of giveaway promotions this holiday season.

About PrimeWay Federal Credit Union

Since 1937, PrimeWay has been serving the greater Houston area, including Harris, Fort Bend and Washington counties. With a value statement representing Compassion, Accountability, Real value, Integrity, New ideas and Guidance, PrimeWay leads the way in member service and putting families first. They take a vested interest in each of their members and employees, making PrimeWay truly a place where people love to work and love to do business.

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