First Federal Bank Doubles Donations for Giving Tuesday

December 4, 2024 LAKE CITY, FL

First Federal Bank, in collaboration with its customers, generously donated $9,945 on Giving 

Tuesday to benefit non-profit partners in our Community Rewards Program. Giving Tuesday, celebrated 

on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is a global movement focused on driving positive change in 

communities worldwide. This donation showcases First Federal Bank's continued commitment to the 

local communities they serve.

Customers enroll in the established Community Rewards Program, which gives a percentage of each 

transaction to a selected non-profit organization. For Giving Tuesday, customers made purchases 

using their debit cards from November 29ᵗʰ to December 2ⁿᵈ. For every transaction during this 

period First Federal Bank doubled the donation.

John A. Medina, the bank’s President and CEO, expressed his enthusiasm for this day of giving, 

stating, "Giving is integral to the culture of First Federal Bank. Supporting non-profits in our 

community, alongside our customers, is a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season."

Since launching the Community Rewards Program in 2011, First Federal Bank has donated over

$630,000 to support after-school programs, intellectual and developmental disability agencies, 

temporary housing initiatives, sports programs, various educational programs, and more. To learn 

more about participating in the Community Rewards Program, please contact First Federal Bank at 

1-877-499-0572 or visit your local branch.

About First Federal Bank

First Federal Bank is a leading financial institution committed to serving the needs of its 

customers and communities. With banking locations in northern Florida and coastal South Carolina, 

First Federal Bank is a community-owned bank that provides a wide range of consumer and commercial 

banking solutions, services, and loans. Additionally, SBA and USDA customers are served by lending 

offices across the Southeast and Midwest, and mortgages are offered nationwide. With over $3.9 

billion in assets, First Federal is headquartered in Lake City, Florida and has a steadfast focus 

on innovation and customer satisfaction. The bank is consistently recognized with a "5-Star, 

Superior" rating from BauerFinancial, Inc. for over 20 years. Furthermore, Newsweek named First 

Federal the "Best Small Bank in Florida" for four consecutive years from 2020 to 2023 and “Best Regional Bank” for 2024. To learn more, visit the website at www.ffbf.com .

For more information contact: Stephanie Esposito

Corporate Marketing Manager First Federal Bank

(386) 755-0600, ext. 50211

marketing@ffbf.com