All First National Bank branches are collecting items for local food pantries throughout the month of November. If you would like to help, First National Bank welcomes donations to your local branches.

Most-needed items include canned meats/fish, chili, soup, skillet meals, cereal, canned vegetables, and fruit.

“We’re pausing our Sugar and Spice drive this year to focus on the pantry staples our partners tell us are needed most,” said Tony McKim, President and CEO of First National Bank. “By aligning our collection with real-time needs, we can better support food security for our neighbors across Maine. We invite our customers and communities to join us in donating these high-need items.”

First National Bank, a subsidary of The First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FNLC) is an independent community bank with 18 offices in Lincoln, Knox, Waldo, Hancock, Washington and Penobscot counties. For more information about First National Bank, please call 1-800-564-3195 or visit www.thefirst.com.