Granite City, IL - GCS Credit Union employees joined together to raise $725.07 in the month of September to benefit Glen Ed Pantry. In an ongoing effort to support the local community, GCS employees participate in Jeans Days each month. In exchange for a donation of $15 or more, employees are allowed to wear jeans on Fridays and Saturdays during the month of September. Glen Ed Pantry supports individuals and families whose household income falls below the Federal Poverty Guideline. They supply items such as food, clothing, school supplies, Christmas and Thanksgiving basket, vision exams, eye wear, and referrals to other agencies and groups for rent and utility assistance.  Glen Ed Pantry currently has over 500 volunteers annually and serves about 300 families each month. To be supported by the Glen Ed Pantry, clients must live within the Edwardsville School District limits.  If you’d like to support Glen Ed Pantry, then you may complete the donation form at glenedpantry.org/home and mail your donations to PO Box 756, Edwardsville, IL 62025. To find out more about GCS Credit Union, visit myGCScu.com. 
  
 Founded in 1941 out of a single office in Granite City, GCS Credit Union now serves members at seven conveniently located branches across Southwestern Illinois. GCS offers convenient options for checking and savings accounts as well as personal, auto, and home equity loans. Members can also stay up to date on their finances 24/7 through numerous ATM locations, online banking, mobile app, and by visiting myGCScu.com.