The Neffs National Bank sponsored a community picnic June 3 to celebrate 100 years of serving the local community in the Neffs Union United Church of Christ grove. Shareholders and customers enjoyed free music, food and fun.

Local nonprofit organizations provided information about programs and presented fun games and activities.

The Mudflaps Band performed two sets for more than 1,000 picnic attendees.

Nonprofits in attendance included The Neffs Volunteer Fire Company, Northern Valley EMS, Neffs Union United Church of Christ, Neffs Union United Church of Christ Pre-School, Parkland Educational Foundation, Northern Lehigh Educational Foundation, Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation, Ruff Life Rescue, Wildlands Conservancy, Lehigh Valley Zoo, Lily’s Hope, Upper Lehigh Historical Foundation Schneck House, Heidelberg Church and Pennsylvania State Police.

The Neffs National Bank is an independent community bank with a 100-year long tradition of providing quality customer service and support to the local community, according to a news release.

On Feb. 23, 1923, a group of community members met and enacted The Articles of Association for the incorporation of The Neffs National Bank.

There were 55 original shareholders.

The bylaws were adopted on Nov. 23, 1923, and the bank was chartered to perform its business functions on Dec. 20, 1923.

The bank originally conducted its business operations using a small room between The Neffs Hotel and Kern and Moser’s General Store until 1937, when the present day bank building was constructed, which was then expanded in 1965.

In 1986, Neffs Bancorp Inc. was formed and continues in operation as a one-bank holding company.

The Neffs National Bank is the sole subsidiary of Neffs Bancorp, Inc.

In 1995, the bank building was expanded again to the form as we know it in present day.

In April 2020, The Neffs National Bank opened its second location at 211 S. Best Avenue, Walnutport.

The Walnutport office is the first expansion of the bank outside of its long-standing location in Neffs.

From its modest beginning in 1923, the growth of the bank has been influenced by the prosperity of the local communities.

Individuals and businesses continue to contribute to promoting community-oriented, independently-operated banking.

Community banking continues today under the leadership of a dedicated board of directors, the excellent cooperation of the employees and loyal support of the shareholders and depositors.