Northwest Bank donates to area Backpack Programs

December 22, 2025 | Bank News
Image of Okoboji and Spirit Lake Staff Delivering their Items Collected from The Backpack Program

Northwest Bank locations in Milford, Arnolds Park, and Spirit Lake organized initiatives to raise funds and collect food donations for the Okoboji and Spirit Lake Schools Backpack Programs again this year.  The program provides essential food support to youth and families in need. 

To further support these efforts, Northwest Bank matched contributions up to $500 for each program. Thanks to the continued generosity of individuals and businesses throughout our communities, this year’s fundraising goals were once again surpassed. In addition to monetary donations, a significant number of food items were collected to help stock both programs 

Employees from Northwest Bank in Arnolds Park and Milford proudly presented $3,741.39 to the Okoboji Backpack Program and employees from Spirit Lake presented $3,917.07 to the Spirit Lake Backpack Program.   

We are honored to host this meaningful fundraiser again and are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed to the $7,658.46 that was collectively raised for the programs.  Your kindness and support continue to make a lasting difference for local students and families.  


Northwest Bank is a $2.9 billion community-focused financial institution providing a comprehensive range of services, including business, agricultural, mortgage, consumer deposit and lending solutions, as well as wealth management offerings. With locations across Iowa—Afton, Algona, Ames, Ankeny, Arnolds Park, Creston, Estherville, Fort Dodge, Humboldt, Le Mars, Milford, Shenandoah, Sioux Center, Sioux City, Spencer, Spirit Lake, and West Des Moines—and in Nebraska—Omaha and La Vista—Northwest Bank is dedicated to serving its communities. Member FDIC.  


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