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Essential is collecting non-perishable food during the month of September for WAFB’s Fall Food Drive, benefiting the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. You can help by:

• Donating items at any Esesntial branch
• Donating a monetary gift
• Volunteering at the GBR Food Bank

Holidays are just around the corner, and if you're needing more dough, Essential has you covered. Whether you need help affording travel expenses to visit family, or cash to buy presents, our Holiday Loan can help! PLUS, pay nothing for 3 months! Essential's Holiday Loan offers:

• Fixed rates as low as 9.50% APR*
• Finance up to $10,000
• 90 day no pay*
• Up to 12 month terms

Making the most with your money is KEY. Our Key Checking offers 5.00% APY on balances up to $10,000! Qualifications are easy and the best part, there is no minimum balance fee or fee if you do not meet requirements. Start doing more with your money!

This fall, get the extra funds you need by skipping a qualifying loan payment. Keep the cash and use it for the things you need most with Skip-A-Payment!

• Login to Online Banking
• Click Skip-A-Payment under Documents and Form
• Review and complete the request form
• You will be notified when your request is approved