At Farmers & Merchants Bank, being a community bank means more than just local branches - it means real investment in the places we all call home. From school sponsorships like the Mascot Debit Card Program to our Fall Food Drive supporting the Agape House, First Responder BBQs, Free Shredding and Recycling Events, and Easter Egg Hunts, we’re here to serve, support, and show up for our neighbors.
Proudly Supporting the People Who Make Our Communities Strong
Donate
Over $250,000 donated to local nonprofits in the past 3 years
School
Local schools supported with school supplies, Serendipity Day Teaching, and funds for projects through our Mascot Debit Card Program
Volunteer
Hundreds of volunteer hours by our team
See more of our community involvement below
Annual First Responders BBQ
This is our way of saying "Thank You" to these essential workers.
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School Supply Drive
The past years we have been reaching out for a specific list of helpful classroom items that the teachers need. We've been purchasing headphones, soccer balls, basketballs, playground items and more!
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Mascot Debit Card Program
When you choose “credit” your favorite school receives a donation. Over $247,000 donated to date!
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Paper Shredding and Electronics Recycling Events
We hold an Annual Paper Shredding and Electronics Recycling Event at both our St. Clair and Eureka locations. It’s open to everyone in these communities and gives them an opportunity to do an annual clean up!
St. Clair Community Food Drive
Our first year for the St. Clair Community Food Drive has collected more than $11,000 for the Agape House Food Pantry.
Christmas Open House
Santa always has FMB on his list each year to stop and visit with the community while enjoying a Christmas snack with the kids.
Family Fun Day
Petting zoo, reptiles, face painting, yard games, free BBQ, and fire trucks! Always a big hit in the High Ridge Community!
St. Clair Christmas Parade
Our Christmas Float won 1st Place for the 4th year in a row!
Watch the behind-the-scenes video from our 2021 float!
Career Explorations Day
Krystal Baxter, Madalyn Just, and Lora Tyler from our St. Clair Bank spoke to the St. Clair Jr High students during their Career Explorations Day about a career in Finance. Thank you to Mrs. Gordon for inviting us to come and take part in this exciting and very important event!
Serendipity Day
“Money, Life, and Fast Cars!” was FMB's lesson for Serendipity Day. 60 students learned about different jobs within the bank, fake cash, as well as a lesson on financing a vehicle. Students were provided with a collectors edition state coin, and a $10 certificate to be used when opening a Lazy River Savings account with FMB!
Teacher Appreciation Day
We brought lunch to our St. Clair R-13 School District and Lonedell R-14 School District today to show our appreciation for all they do each day for our kids! Thank you to the teachers and all the many people it takes to make it happen!!
Water Balloon Fight at Freedom Fest
What a splash! The Water Balloon Fight at this year’s St. Clair Freedom Fest
was a huge hit, and the kids couldn’t get enough! 
We’re proud to support fun, family-friendly events that bring our community together. Thanks to everyone who joined the fun, and thanks to Amanda and Katherine Sikes for your help with this event—we’re already looking forward to the splash zone for next year!
Be sure to visit our Events Page to stay informed about upcoming events.
FMB brought home more hardware this year from the Franklin County Area United Way victory celebration This great county raised a record breaking 1.4 MILLION dollars this year to pour back into the community for those in need. Whether it is for abuse victims of all ages, food and necessities, clothes for those in foster care, helmets and wheelchairs for the disabled, counseling and services for mental health, or a myriad of other services, it all stays RIGHT HERE! Great job to you all for pouring back into the communities in which you live.
We actually made "top 20" for the THIRD YEAR IN A ROW. We were ranked among much larger companies (who employ hundreds nationally and internationally) and STILL we made it to the top. Yet another testament to how far the FMB family will go to serve and give back.
"FMB did a fabulous job with their campaign! I am so proud of FMB and their generous donors!"
- Kim Scego, Franklin County Area United Way Executive Director
UNITED WAY "MAKE A CHANGE" CAMPAIGN
Career Explorations Day
Krystal Baxter, Madalyn Just, and Lora Tyler from our St. Clair Bank spoke to the St. Clair Jr High students during their Career Explorations Day about a career in Finance. Thank you to Mrs. Gordon for inviting us to come and take part in this exciting and very important event!
See more of our community involvement below
