MountainOne Celebrates Pittsfield Community Food Pantry President Mary Wheat’s 92nd Birthday

February 24, 2026  | 

PITTSFIELD, MA – MountainOne recently celebrated Pittsfield Community Food Pantry President Mary Wheat’s 92nd birthday with a donation of 92 boxes of cereal for their annual Cereal Drive.

The Pittsfield Community Food Pantry, formerly the South Community Food Pantry, is the largest food pantry in Berkshire County and is run entirely by volunteers. This year’s Cereal Drive has brought in over 2,000 boxes of cereal.

Brenda Petell, Vice President, Community Engagement Officer, along with Stacy Roman, Margherita Hoffman, and Jennifer Smith from the MountainOne Insurance Team, delivered 92 boxes of Shredded Mini-Wheats, balloons, a card, and a cake in honor of Mary Wheat’s 92nd birthday.

“We are excited to celebrate Mary’s birthday and all of the wonderful work that she does every day at the food pantry,” said Petell. “Our team was happy to deliver a birthday cake, balloons, and a goat-filled bag of goodies along with 92 boxes of cereal to support this vital community organization. I have had the pleasure of volunteering with Mary for over five years, and her leadership and commitment to the community are remarkable.”

About MountainOne

Headquartered in North Adams, MA, MountainOne is the mutual holding company of MountainOne Bank and offers a full range of financial services through MountainOne Bank, MountainOne Insurance, and MountainOne Investments.

MountainOne Bank, founded in 1848 and headquartered at 93 Main Street in North Adams, MountainOne Bank (mountainone.com) offers deposit and lending products and services for individuals and businesses. Full-service offices are located in the Berkshires (North Adams, Pittsfield, Williamstown) and Boston’s South Shore (Rockland, Quincy, Scituate). Member FDIC, Member DIF, Equal Housing Lender.

MountainOne Insurance, a subsidiary of MountainOne Bank, MountainOne Insurance (mountainone.com/insurance) offers a wide range of insurance solutions, including personal and business property and casualty insurance, surety bonding, employee benefits, and life and Medicare coverage. Offices are located in the Berkshires (North Adams, Pittsfield, Stockbridge, Williamstown) and the Pioneer Valley (Longmeadow, West Springfield, Wilbraham).

MountainOne Investments, a division of MountainOne Bank, MountainOne Investments (mountainone.com/investments), and its financial advisors offer securities and advisory services through Commonwealth Financial Network®, member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Fixed insurance products and services are offered through CES Insurance Agency or MountainOne Investments. MountainOne Bank is not a registered broker-dealer or Registered Investment Adviser. MountainOne Bank and MountainOne Insurance are not affiliated with Commonwealth. MountainOne Investments’ main office is at 85 Main Street, Suite 100, North Adams, MA 01247. (413) 664-4025

Insurance and Investments are not insured by the FDIC and are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by, any depository institution. Funds are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of principal investment.

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