Huntington Bank cares about giving back to its communities in a direct hands-on way. For the fourth consecutive year, through the bank's backpack program, 1,200 needy Western Pennsylvania kids will return to school well prepared and ready to learn. Huntington is again working with The Salvation Army to provide children K through 8th grade with new backpacks, a wide variety of school supplies and so much more.

On the morning of August 2nd, a large panel truck will be loaded at Huntington's downtown Pittsburgh branch. The truck will then travel to two of The Salvation Army Worship and Service Centers in the area. At one center, 185 Allegheny County children will be treated. It will then travel to the next center for lunch and a special delivery to 75 more kids. The remaining 940 backpacks will be distributed at other Salvation Worship and Service Centers throughout the 28 county Western Pennsylvania Division.

"We are pleased for the fourth consecutive year to join forces with The Salvation Army for our signature backpack program," said Dave Hammer, president for Huntington in the Pittsburgh Region. One of the most valued traditions at Huntington is our ability to respond to the needs of our communities. Frequently, disadvantaged families do not have the means to provide adequate school supplies for their children. Working with the Salvation Army to make a difference for area families is the right thing to do."